Jahangir

Total Questions: 33

11. Who one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of 'Nadir-ul-Asra" ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Mansoor
Solution:The Mughal painting reached its zenith under the reign of Jahangir. Earlier, the paintings were concerned with the contents of manuscripts, but Jahangir freed it from this bondage. Farrukh Beg, Daulat, Mansoor, Abul Hasan, etc. were such painter who had inscribed their name in a golden word in the history of Mughal painting with their talent.

Ustad Mansoor and Abul Hassan was an excellent painter of Jahangir's reign. Emperor Jahangir bestowed both Nadir-ul- Asra (Ustad Mansoor) and Nadir-ul-Zaman (Abul Hassan). Ustad Mansoor was specialized in depicting plants and animal while Abul Hassan was a portrait artist.

12. The greatest painter of birds at Jahangir's Court was : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (d) Mansoor
Solution:The Mughal painting reached its zenith under the reign of Jahangir. Earlier, the paintings were concerned with the contents of manuscripts, but Jahangir freed it from this bondage. Farrukh Beg, Daulat, Mansoor, Abul Hasan, etc. were such painter who had inscribed their name in a golden word in the history of Mughal painting with their talent.

Ustad Mansoor and Abul Hassan was an excellent painter of Jahangir's reign. Emperor Jahangir bestowed both Nadir-ul- Asra (Ustad Mansoor) and Nadir-ul-Zaman (Abul Hassan). Ustad Mansoor was specialized in depicting plants and animal while Abul Hassan was a portrait artist.

13. Which of the following Mughal Emperor wrote his autobiography in Persian ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2001, U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Jahangir
Solution:Jahangir was an outstanding author as well as a critic. He wrote his autobiography in Persian language and named it Tujuk-i-Jahangiri. Jahangir had recorded his merits as well as demerits in his autobiography. This memoir has been divided into three parts.

The first part is the preface which was written by Muhammad Hadi after the death of Jahangir in which the early life of Jahangir is mentioned. The second part was an original piece of text which was narrated by Jahangir.

The third part of the text was written by Muhammad Hadi. Babur wrote his autobiography "Tujuk-i-Babri" in the Turkish language.

14. The killer of Abul Fazl was rewarded by : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]

Correct Answer: (b) Jahangir
Solution:The coronation of Jahangir took place in November, 1605 AD. A week after the death of Akbar he assumed the title of 'Nuruddin Muhammad Jahangir Badshah Ghazi. He provided high designations to his associates in his court in which the murderer of Abul Fazl, Raja Vir Singh Bundela was also rewarded.

Jahangir started his reign with liberalism forwarding the customs and traditions of his father Akbar and issued the orders which demonstrated concern for the welfare of the people.

15. Of the following who had rebelled against the Mughal Emperor Jahangir ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(1) Asif Khan

(2) Khurram

(3) Mahabat Khan

(4) Khusrau

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Correct Answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Solution:Jahangir's eldest son Khusrau revolted against Jahangir just after the coronation and was suppressed in 1606 A.D. The revolt of Shahzada Khurram was dismissed by the Mughal army under Mahabat Khan in 1623 A.D. In 1626 A.D., Mahabat Khan revolted against Jahangir.

16. Khusrau was the son of which Mughal emperor ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Jahangir
Solution:Khusrau was the eldest son of Jahangir. His mother was Man Bai.

He was known for his bravery and battlefield skills. He was groomed for the throne by Emperor Akbar. In 1606, Khusrau led a rebellion against his father, but was defeated and captured. He was imprisoned in Agra's fort. He was assassinated by his half-brother, Khurram Mirza, who later became Shah Jahan.

17. Who of the following was not a member of Noorjahan's Junta ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Jahangir
Solution:Nur Jahan was a cultured, educated, intelligent dominating lady and ambitious wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan's Junta consisted a group of five- herself, her mother Asmat Begum, her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg or Itmad-ud- Daula, her brother Asaf Khan and Prince Khurram (Son-in- law of her brother Asaf Khan).

Prince Khurram (known as Shah Jahan) had been allied with Noor Jahan through most of his father's reign, but when she swung her support to her son in law Shaharyar, he left her Junta and rebelled.

18. Who among the following was not a member of 'Nurjahan's Junta' ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Mahabat Khan
Solution:Nur Jahan was a cultured, educated, intelligent dominating lady and ambitious wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan's Junta consisted a group of five- herself, her mother Asmat Begum, her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg or Itmad-ud- Daula, her brother Asaf Khan and Prince Khurram (Son-in- law of her brother Asaf Khan).

Prince Khurram (known as Shah Jahan) had been allied with Noor Jahan through most of his father's reign, but when she swung her support to her son in law Shaharyar, he left her Junta and rebelled.

19. Itmad-ud-Daula's tomb at Agra was built by [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Nur Jahan
Solution:Tomb of Itmad-ul-Daula was built by Noorjahan at Agra between 1622-1628 A.D. after the death of his father. This elegant monument is located on the left bank of river Yamuna. The main mausoleum is built with white marble. Itmad-ud- Daula has a special place in the chronicles of both history as well as architecture.

The monument is priceless because this is the first tomb in India that is entirely made up of marble. In spite of marble and inlay work, it was for the first time when a new style of ornamentation, Pietradura, was used.

20. Pietra dura is related to which of the following ? [66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) Decorating the walls from floral designs made of semi-precious stones
Solution:Pietra dura is related to decorating the walls from floral design made of semi-precious stone. It is noteworthy that in India, the inlay work named 'Pietra dura' was first done in the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. This tomb was built by Jahangir's wife Nur Jahan.