Question

Which Mughal Emperor kept his father a prisoner in the fort at Agra?

• A. Shah Jahan
• B. Akbar
• C. Aurangzeb
• D. Jahangir

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Aurangzeb

Shah Jahan (1627-1658)

1. Built iconic monuments like the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Jama Masjid.

2. Expanded the empire, conquering southern India and Kashmir.

3. Centralized administration, introducing the Jagir system.

4. Faced challenges from sons, including Aurangzeb's rebellion.

5. Imprisoned by Aurangzeb, dying in captivity.