Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following succeeded the throne of the Mughal Dynasty in India after Akbar?

Options:

Shah Jahan 

Sher Shah Suri 

Aurangzeb 

Jahangir 

Correct Answer:

Jahangir 

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Jahangir

- After Akbar, the throne of the Mughal Dynasty in India was succeeded by his son, Jahangir (full name: Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim). Jahangir became the fourth Mughal Emperor and ruled from 1605 to 1627.

- Akbar, known as one of the greatest Mughal emperors, had undertaken significant administrative and military reforms during his reign, which laid a strong foundation for the Mughal Empire's expansion and stability.

- Jahangir, though not as capable a ruler as his father, continued the Mughal dynasty's rule and contributed to the empire's cultural and artistic legacy.

- He was succeeded by his son Shah Jahan.