Wife of which of the following Emperors of the Mughal Empire was popularly known as "Nur Jahan"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Jahangir
Nur Jahan, born Mehr-un-Nissa, married the Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1611. He first gave her the title Nur Mahal and then Nur Jahan, “light of the world”. She became one of the most powerful women of the Mughal court: coins were struck in her name and she took part in the affairs of the empire.