History Mughal Empire

Q. Akbar’s son and successor Salim, on becoming the emperor, assumed the name of

A
Jahangir Alampanah
B
Jahangir
C
Jahangir Alamgir
D
Nuruddin Muhammad Jahangir

Correct Answer

Nuruddin Muhammad Jahangir

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    B)V. D. Savarkar
    C)Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    D)Lala Lajpat Rai
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  • Q. Muhammad BinTughlaq transferred his capital from
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    B)Delhi to Warangal
    C)Delhi to Madurai
    D)Delhi to Vijayanagar
    Answer: Delhi to Devagiri
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    B)Hitler
    C)Julius Caesar
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    B)The Saiva Nayanars
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