Shah Jahan’s original name was Prince Khurram. He was the son of Emperor Jahangir. Akbar gave him the nickname Khurram, meaning ‘joyful’ or ‘cheerful’. He earned the title Shah Jahan (King of the World) after his successful military campaigns in the Deccan during his father’s reign. The correct answer is (B) Khurram.
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Shah Jahan’s original name was Prince Khurram. Born in 1592, he was the son of Jahangir and a Rajput princess, Jagat Gosain. Khurram was Akbar’s favourite grandson. He earned the title Shah Jahan from his father after successfully leading the campaign against Mewar and the Deccan. This title was a recognition of his significant military prowess and was a step towards formally establishing him as the preferred heir to the Mughal throne.