Who took the title of “Alamgir” in Mughal India? Aurangzeb was ca

Who took the title of “Alamgir” in Mughal India? Aurangzeb was ca
| Who took the title of “Alamgir” in Mughal India?

A. Shahjahan

B. Jahangir

C. Akbar

D. Aurangzeb

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Right Answer is: D

SOLUTION

Aurangzeb was called a 'Zinda Pir' or the 'living saint'. He also took the title of 'Alamgir' in 1659.

• He was the third son of Shahjahan.

• He made the victory of Deccan in 1636.

• Under him, the Mughal empire reached its greatest extent and the largest single state ever known in India.

• He built 'Bibi ka Maqabara', similar to Taj Mahal in Aurangabad.