What was the main reason Shah Jahan moved his capital from Agra to Delhi?

C. Agra's streets were too narrow

A. Agra was vulnerable to Rajput attacks

B. Agra lacked sufficient water supply

C. Agra's streets were too narrow

D. Agra's climate was unsuitable for the royal family

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61.
Shah Jahan became emperor of India in:
Correct Answer: B. 1628
One-liner
Shah Jahan became emperor of India in 1628 after the death of his father Jahangir.
62.
Past Paper MCQ
Who built the Chauburji monument in Lahore?
Correct Answer: B. Shah Jahan
One-liner
The Chauburji monument in Lahore was built by Shah Jahan.
63.
What was the main reason Shah Jahan moved his capital from Agra to Delhi?
Correct Answer: C. Agra's streets were too narrow
One-liner
Shah Jahan moved his capital from Agra to Delhi primarily because Agra's streets were too narrow to accommodate the grand imperial processions and ceremonies he envisioned.
64.
Construction of Taj Mahal started in the year:
Correct Answer: A. 1632
One-liner
The construction of the Taj Mahal started in 1632.
65.
Which of the following was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
One-liner
Emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Red Fort, Taj Mahal, and Jama Masjid — All of these is the correct answer.
66.
Chauburji in Lahore was built by _?
Correct Answer: B. Shah Jahan
One-liner
Chauburji in Lahore was built by Shah Jahan.
67.
The English was permitted to trade in India (in Bengal):
Correct Answer: B. 1634
One-liner
The English were permitted to trade in Bengal in 1634, when the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan granted them trading concessions through a firman.
68.
The capital of the Mughal Empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi by ?
Correct Answer: A. 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.
69.
Prince Dara Shikoh was son of which Mughal Emperor?
Correct Answer: C. Shah Jahan
One-liner
Prince Dara Shikoh was the eldest son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
70.
Shah Jahan was the emperor of how many provinces?
Correct Answer: D. 22
One-liner
Shah Jahan was the emperor of 22 provinces (subahs) during his reign.

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