Question

Shah Jahan was the son of
A) Emperor Akbar
B) Emperor Jahangir
C) Prince Khusru
D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint:
1) He was the son of Akbar who became the ruler of Mughal emperor at the very early age of 14.
2) He is also known for bringing together elements of Islamic, Persian, and Hindu design into the Mughal style of architecture.

Complete step by step solution:
Who?
1) Shah Jahan's full name was Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram and he reigned from 1628 to 1658.
2) He is generally considered to be one of the greatest Mughal emperors;
3) The Mughal Empire achieved the height of its glory during his rule.
4) As was the custom, Shah Jahan married repeatedly.
5) He was said to be Arjumand Banu Begum's favorite, who is best known as Mumtaz Mahal.
6) She died in 1631 during childbirth and was said to be troubled by Shah Jahan.
7) In her honor, he designed the Taj Mahal and, perhaps, he is most famous for this architectural feat.

When & Where?
1) Shah Jahan was born in Lahore, modern-day Pakistan, on 5 January 1592, and was Prince Salim's third son (later known as 'Jahangir' after his accession).
2) His mother was a Marwar Rajput princess named Princess Jagat Gosaini (Bilqis Makani was her official name in Mughal chronicles).
3) He studied martial arts and several fine arts. He was raised mainly by the first wife of Akbar, the childless Empress Ruqaiya Sultan Begum.

Note:
1) Though he was originally called Prince Khurram, later he adopted the regnal name of Shah Jahan.
2) He was the third son of Jahangir, and he found the king to be the most capable and competent.
3) After the death of Jahangir, he toppled his rivals to the throne and emerged victoriously. He was crowned in Agra on 14 February 1628.