Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

According to one of the legends popular among the Mughals that showed that Mughal Kings came directly from the Sun God, which Mongolian Queen was impregnated by a ray of light?

Options:

Queen Alanqua

Begum Razia

Begum Qutlugh Nigar Khanum

Mahamanga

Correct Answer:

Queen Alanqua

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Queen Alanqua

Court chroniclers drew upon many sources to show that the power of the Mughal kings came directly from God. One of the legends they narrated was that of the Mongol queen Alanqua, who was impregnated by a ray of sunshine while resting in her tent. The offspring she bore carried this Divine Light and passed it on from generation to generation.