After recovering from his illness, what happened to Shah Jahan as a result of Aurangzeb's actions?

C. He was put under house arrest

D. He was restored to the throne

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51.
Who was the eldest son of King Shah Jahan?
Correct Answer: D. Dara Shikoh
One-liner
The eldest son of Shah Jahan was Dara Shikoh, who was also his father's favorite and designated heir.
52.
Which monument did Shah Jahan build in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal?
Correct Answer: C. Taj Mahal
One-liner
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
53.
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Construction of Taj Mahal was completed in ?
Correct Answer: C. 1647
One-liner
The construction of the Taj Mahal was completed in 1647.
54.
For which Mughal emperor was the Peacock Throne made?
Correct Answer: C. Shahjahan
One-liner
The Peacock Throne was made for the Mughal emperor Shahjahan.
55.
Under whose patronage did Mughal architecture truly flourish?
Correct Answer: C. Shah Jahan
One-liner
Mughal architecture truly flourished under the patronage of Shah Jahan, who commissioned iconic masterpieces like the Taj Mahal, earning his reign the title "Golden Age of Mughal Architecture."
56.
Shah Jahan the Mughal emperor was removed from the throne by
Correct Answer: C. Aurangzeb
One-liner
Shah Jahan was removed from the throne by his son Aurangzeb, who imprisoned him in the Agra Fort until his death.
57.
After recovering from his illness, what happened to Shah Jahan as a result of Aurangzeb's actions?
Correct Answer: C. He was put under house arrest
One-liner
After recovering from his illness, Shah Jahan was put under house arrest by his son Aurangzeb, who had already seized the throne.
58.
At what age did Mumtaz Mahal die?
Correct Answer: B. 37
One-liner
Mumtaz Mahal died at the age of 37 in 1631 while giving birth to her 14th child.
59.
When was the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi undertaken?
Correct Answer: D. 1638-1648
One-liner
The construction of the Red Fort in Delhi was undertaken during 1638-1648 under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
60.
Who shifted the capital of the Mughal Empire from Agra to Delhi?
Correct Answer: B. Shah Jahan
One-liner
The Mughal capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi by Shah Jahan, who founded the city of Shahjahanabad (now Old Delhi) in 1639.

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