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)enlargement of Indian Councils
    C)dyarchy in the Provinces
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
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    B)Within the citadel at Mohenjodaro
    C)Near the river Ravi
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    B)1917
    C)1927
    D)1932
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    A)Delhi
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  • Q. In which year Bastille of Paris stormed by the people which lead to the French Revolution
    A)1779
    B)1746
    C)1789
    D)1808
    Answer: 1789
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