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Which Mughal emperor was known as Alamgir I?

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

Answer options

  1. Akbar
  2. Jahangir
  3. Aurangzeb
  4. Bahadur Shah II

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Aurangzeb

Explanation: Aurangzeb was given the title Alamgir I, meaning “Conqueror of the World.” Other Information: ▪️ Last of the great Mughals, reigned 1658–1707. ▪️ Expanded empire to maximum territorial extent. ▪️ Imposed Islamic law, reintroduced Jizya tax. ▪️ Opposed music and non-Islamic practices. ▪️ His wars in Deccan drained Mughal resources. ▪️ Fought Marathas, Sikhs, Rajputs. ▪️ After his death, Mughal decline accelerated.