Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Question:

What was Aurangzeb's focus as he came to power after the war of succession?

1) Destroying all monuments
2) Expansion of the Mughal empire
3) Religious reforms
4) Closing all atelier

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

Answer: Expansion of the Mughal empire
Aurangzeb's primary focus upon coming to power was on the expansion of the Mughal empire and its unification.

In the war of succession that occurred in the lifetime of Shah Jahan, he was defeated by his brother Aurangzeb. Alamgir Aurangzeb came to power to stimulate the political scenario and give it the verve of Akbar’s period. This succession and series of battles and conquest in Deccan India got the Mughal empire back on track. His focus was on the expansion of the Mughal empire and its unification under his leadership. Aurangzeb did not put as much effort to elevate the production of the Mughal atelier. However, unlike the popular belief the royal atelier was not shut down immediately and continued producing beautiful pointings.