WBCS.LIVE practice question

The prolonged Mughal–Safavid conflicts primarily centered around the control of which strategic city?

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

Answer options

  1. Kabul
  2. Kabul
  3. Kandahar
  4. Herat

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kandahar

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) Kandahar 📚 Explanation: The Mughal and Safavid (Persian) empires engaged in a series of protracted wars over several decades. The primary objective of these conflicts was the control of Kandahar, a highly strategic frontier city located on the major trade routes. The city frequently changed hands between the two empires until it was permanently lost by the Mughals during Shah Jahan's reign.