🏛️ History & Art-CultureMughal Period

How did Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah’s reign come to an early end?

aHe was deposed by his wazir
bHe died due to a slip while climbing down steps
cHe was defeated by his nephew in a battle
dHe died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine
✓ Correct answer: c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
ExplanationAns: C Exp: Jahandar Shah was the ninth Mughal Emperor who ruled for a brief period from 1712–1713. With the help of Zulfikar Khan, he became the emperor, and therefore, Zulfikar Khan was appointed prime minister; Jahandar Shah introduced izara system to improve the financial condition of the empire.He also abolished Jaziya.However, Jahandar Shah’s inglorious reign came to an early end in January 1713 when he was defeated at Agra by Farrukh Siyar, his nephew.

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