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Who assumed the title of 'Alamgir' upon ascending the Mughal throne?

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

Answer options

  1. Shah Jahan
  2. Shah Jahan
  3. Bahadur Shah I
  4. Farrukhsiyar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Shah Jahan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Aurangzeb šŸ“š Explanation: Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal Emperor, took the title 'Alamgir' (Conqueror of the World) after winning the war of succession against his brothers. His long reign of nearly 50 years was marked by constant military campaigns and a shift toward orthodox Islamic policies. He expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent, covering almost the entire Indian subcontinent.