Which of the following rulers stopped the celebration of Nauroz, the Persian New Year festival, at the royal court?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Aurangzeb
Nauroz, the Persian New Year, had been celebrated at the Mughal court with great splendour since Akbar’s time. Aurangzeb, who wanted court life to follow strict Islamic law, forbade the Nauroz celebrations early in his reign.