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Who was the famous Jain Acharya whom Akbar greatly respected?
The famous Jain Acharya respected by Akbar was Harivijaya Suri. He was the head of the Tap Gachha of the Shvetambara Jains. Invited to Akbar's court for religious dialogue in the Ibadat Khana, Harivijaya Suri's sermons impressed the emperor deeply. Akbar, recognizing his spiritual wisdom, conferredRead more
The famous Jain Acharya respected by Akbar was Harivijaya Suri. He was the head of the Tap Gachha of the Shvetambara Jains. Invited to Akbar’s court for religious dialogue in the Ibadat Khana, Harivijaya Suri’s sermons impressed the emperor deeply. Akbar, recognizing his spiritual wisdom, conferred the title of ‘Jagat Guru’ (World Teacher) upon him. Akbar also issued decrees against the slaughter of animals for certain days, influenced by the Jain concept of Ahimsa (non-violence).
See lessWhere was Jahangir buried? (A) Agra (B) Lahore (C) Delhi (D) Srinagar
Emperor Jahangir was interred in his tomb at Shahdara Bagh near Lahore after his death in 1627. The mausoleum was built on the banks of the Ravi River, a spot he had frequently visited. The construction of this grand tomb was overseen by his son, Shah Jahan and his wife, Nur Jahan. The tomb is notabRead more
Emperor Jahangir was interred in his tomb at Shahdara Bagh near Lahore after his death in 1627. The mausoleum was built on the banks of the Ravi River, a spot he had frequently visited. The construction of this grand tomb was overseen by his son, Shah Jahan and his wife, Nur Jahan. The tomb is notable for its intricate pietra dura inlay work and lack of a central dome, adhering to the wishes of the emperor.
See lessWhich event did not take place during Shah Jahan’s reign?
The Revolt of Mahabat Khan in 1626 occurred during the reign of Jahangir and is the event that did not take place during Shah Jahan's rule. The other listed events were key challenges Shah Jahan faced: he suppressed the Portuguese in Hughli (1632), crushed the Bundela revolt led by Jujhar Singh (163Read more
The Revolt of Mahabat Khan in 1626 occurred during the reign of Jahangir and is the event that did not take place during Shah Jahan’s rule. The other listed events were key challenges Shah Jahan faced: he suppressed the Portuguese in Hughli (1632), crushed the Bundela revolt led by Jujhar Singh (1635) and defeated the Afghan rebellion led by Khan Jahan Lodi (1628–1631). Mahabat Khan’s revolt was a crisis that marked the end of Jahangir’s reign.
See lessWhat was Shah Jahan’s original name? (A) Salim (B) Khurram (C) Khusrau (D) None of these
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 rRead more
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.
See lessWhat was the sequence of the wars of succession that took place in the last years of Shah Jahan’s reign?
The sequence of the wars of succession was: Bahadurpur (Feb 1658), where Shuja’s advance was checked; Dharmat (Apr 1658), the first major victory for Aurangzeb and Murad over the imperial army; Samugarh (May 1658), the decisive defeat of Dara Shikoh; Khajwa (Jan 1659), where Aurangzeb defeated ShahRead more
The sequence of the wars of succession was: Bahadurpur (Feb 1658), where Shuja’s advance was checked; Dharmat (Apr 1658), the first major victory for Aurangzeb and Murad over the imperial army; Samugarh (May 1658), the decisive defeat of Dara Shikoh; Khajwa (Jan 1659), where Aurangzeb defeated Shah Shuja; and finally, Deorai (Apr 1659), where Dara Shikoh was defeated one last time. [Image illustrating the major battles of the War of Succession] This sequence of battles demonstrates Aurangzeb’s calculated, relentless and ultimate rise to power.
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