Dara Shikoh was the son of which Mughal ruler?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Shah Jahan
Dara Shikoh was the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan regarded him as a preferred heir, but Dara’s claim was challenged by his brothers during the Mughal war of succession after Shah Jahan became seriously ill. Aurangzeb eventually defeated Dara and became emperor. Thus, option B is correct. Jahangir was Shah Jahan’s father, not Dara’s father; Akbar was an earlier Mughal emperor and Babur founded the Mughal dynasty. Dara is also remembered for his interest in comparative religion, Sufi thought, and translations of Sanskrit works, but his family relationship is the key fact asked here.
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Shah Jahan
Why is this the correct answer?
Dara Shikoh was the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan regarded him as a preferred heir, but Dara’s claim was challenged by his brothers during the Mughal war of succession after Shah Jahan became seriously ill. Aurangzeb eventually defeated Dara and became emperor. Thus, option B is correct. Jahangir was Shah Jahan’s father, not Dara’s father; Akbar was an earlier Mughal emperor and Babur founded the Mughal dynasty. Dara is also remembered for his interest in comparative religion, Sufi thought, and translations of Sanskrit works, but his family relationship is the key fact asked here.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Medieval Indian History.
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