UPSC History The Mughal Empire Question Bank Mughal Period / Sur Dynasty

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    Consider the following statements
    1. Shah Jahan discontinued Jharokha darshan and Tula Dana.
    2. Shah Jahan refused to grant land to Shanti Das, the leading Jain Jeweller and banker of Ahmedabad to build a resting place for Jain saints.
    3. Shah Jahan banned mixed marriages between Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir.
    4. Shah Jahan exempted the theologians from offering Sijda.
    Which of the above statements are not correct?

    A)  1 and 2

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  2 and 4

    D)  1 and 4

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     During the beginning of his rule, Shahjahan used to favors Islam, but as the time rolled by he became tolerant to other religions, and he kept continue the 'Jharokha Darshair Tuladaan' and Tilak on die forehead of the Hindu Kings. He donated lands to Shanti Das, a jeweller and banker, to construct inns for Jain saints. He also had Hindu poets like Pt. Jagannath, Kavindracharya, Chintamani, and Sunder Das.


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