Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

What does the title 'Shahenshah' mean that was assumed by the Mughal Emperors?

Options:

World-Seizer

King of the State

King of Kings

King of the World

Correct Answer:

King of Kings

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → King of Kings

Writers of chronicles list many high-sounding titles assumed by the Mughal emperors. These included general titles such as Shahenshah (King of Kings) or specific titles assumed by individual kings upon ascending the throne, such as Jahangir (World-Seizer), or Shah Jahan (King of the World). The chroniclers often drew on these titles and their meanings to reiterate the claims of the Mughal emperors to uncontested territorial and political control. Yet the same contemporary histories provide accounts of diplomatic relationships and conflicts with neighbouring political powers. These reflect some tension and political rivalry arising from competing regional interests.