Aurangzeb Era | MCQs

Explanation

Aurangzeb Died on March 3, 1707, Bhingar, Ahmednagar, India
He is buried in a humble tomb in grave in Khulabad
He was the sixth Mughal emperor 
Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire from 1658 to 1707
He Born on November 3, 1618, Dahod, India

Explanation

Aurangzeb, Shah Jahan's son, removed him from the throne in 1658.

Aurangzeb was victorious in a bloody succession struggle with his brothers.

He imprisoned Shah Jahan in Agra Fort until his death in 1666. 

History

In September 1657, Shah Jahan fell ill and appointed his eldest son, Dara Shikoh, as his successor. 

This led to a succession crisis among Shah Jahan's four sons. 

Aurangzeb, with the support of the Islamic orthodoxy, defeated Dara in 1659 and had him executed. 

Aurangzeb imprisoned Shah Jahan in Agra Fort until he died in 166.

Explanation

Chauburji is a Mughal era monument in the city of Lahore, capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab.

The monument was built in 1646 C.E. during the reign of the emperor Shah Jahan.

It previously acted as a gateway to a large garden.

Explanation

Qutb-ud-Din Muhammad Azam, commonly known as Azam Shah, who reigned from 14 March 1707 to 20 June 1707.

He was the third son of the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and his chief consort Dilras Banu Begum.