Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following Mughal Emperors was called a Darvesh or a Zinda Fakir?

Options:

Aurangzeb

Shah Jahan

Humayun

Babur

Correct Answer:

Aurangzeb

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Aurangzeb

The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb was called as Darvesh or a Zinda Fakir.

Darvesh is a Persian word meaning "a poor man", "a mendicant", or "a Sufi mystic". Zinda Fakir is a Persian and Urdu phrase meaning "living saint".

Aurangzeb was known for his simple lifestyle and his deep devotion to Islam. He lived in a simple house and slept on a bare floor. He also wrote copies of the Quran and made caps to sell in order to earn his own living.

Aurangzeb's religious piety and simple lifestyle earned him the respect of many people, including his subjects and his enemies. He was also a very intelligent and capable ruler, and he expanded the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent.