Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding Jahangir's reign is/are correct? 1. He ordered the execution of Guru Arjan Dev. 2. Nur Jahan's influence in administration was minimal. 3. Sir Thomas Roe visited his court to secure trading rights for the English East India Company. 4. The Chain of Justice was a significant administrative reform introduced by him. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following architectural features are characteristic of Shah Jahan's reign? 1. Extensive use of red sandstone. 2. Prominent use of white marble and pietra dura inlay. 3. Perfect symmetry and balance in design. 4. Construction of the Ibadat Khana. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following events during Aurangzeb's reign: 1. Re-imposition of Jizya. 2. Execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur. 3. Annexation of Bijapur and Golconda. 4. Treaty of Purandar with Shivaji. Arrange these events in chronological order from earliest to latest:

The 'Jagirdari crisis' during the later Mughal period was primarily caused by:

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Shah Jahan's reign?