Q. I. His reign saw beginning of a new intercourse between Europe of India II. Attempted to prohibit traffic in eunuchs III. Started practices of inter-caste marriages between the families of government officers IV. Ordered the abolition of inhuman corporal punishments Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct related to Jahangir?

Correct Answer

I, II, and IV

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