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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