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In which year did prince Salim ascend the Mughal throne?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1572
  2. 1605
  3. 1625
  4. 1558

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1605

Explanation: The correct answer is B. 1605. Prince Salim, the son of Emperor Akbar, ascended the Mughal throne in 1605 AD after the death of Akbar. He took the royal title ‘Jahangir’, which means ‘Conqueror of the World.’ Jahangir ruled from 1605 to 1627.