Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Peasants, Zamindars and the State

Question:
Which of the old canals was repaired during the reign of Shah Jahan?
Options:
mughalnahar
shahnahar
musulnahar
vyas nahar
Correct Answer:
shahnahar
Explanation:
Irrigation projects received state support as well. For example, in northern India the state undertook digging of new canals (nahr, nala) and also repaired old ones like the shahnahr in the Punjab during Shah Jahan’s reign