The Shah Jahan

Description: The Shah Jahan is a historical novel by Bhabani Bhattacharya, published in 1956. The novel tells the story of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who ruled India from 1628 to 1658. The novel explores the emperor's life, his reign, and his relationship with his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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Who is the author of the novel The Shah Jahan?

  1. Premchand

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bhabani Bhattacharya

  4. Munshi Premchand


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhabani Bhattacharya is an Indian writer who wrote in Bengali and English. He is best known for his novel The Shah Jahan, which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1957.

When was the novel The Shah Jahan published?

  1. 1956

  2. 1957

  3. 1958

  4. 1959


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel The Shah Jahan was published in 1956.

What is the main theme of the novel The Shah Jahan?

  1. The life of Shah Jahan

  2. The reign of Shah Jahan

  3. The relationship between Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The novel The Shah Jahan explores the emperor's life, his reign, and his relationship with his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Who was Shah Jahan?

  1. A Mughal emperor

  2. A Rajput king

  3. A Maratha warrior

  4. A Sikh guru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shah Jahan was a Mughal emperor who ruled India from 1628 to 1658.

What was the name of Shah Jahan's wife?

  1. Mumtaz Mahal

  2. Jahanara Begum

  3. Roshanara Begum

  4. Gauhar Ara Begum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumtaz Mahal was the wife of Shah Jahan. She died in 1631, and Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in her memory.

What was the name of the palace that Shah Jahan built in Delhi?

  1. The Red Fort

  2. The Agra Fort

  3. The Lahore Fort

  4. The Jahangir Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in Delhi. It was the main residence of the Mughal emperors until the British Raj.

What was the name of the garden that Shah Jahan built in Kashmir?

  1. The Shalimar Gardens

  2. The Nishat Gardens

  3. The Chashma Shahi Gardens

  4. The Pari Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shalimar Gardens were built by Shah Jahan in Kashmir. They are one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.

What was the name of the mosque that Shah Jahan built in Delhi?

  1. The Jama Masjid

  2. The Fatehpuri Masjid

  3. The Qutub Minar

  4. The Red Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jama Masjid was built by Shah Jahan in Delhi. It is one of the largest mosques in India.

What was the name of the tomb that Shah Jahan built for Mumtaz Mahal?

  1. The Taj Mahal

  2. The Red Fort

  3. The Agra Fort

  4. The Lahore Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

When did Shah Jahan die?

  1. 1658

  2. 1659

  3. 1660

  4. 1661


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Shah Jahan died in 1666.

Who succeeded Shah Jahan as the Mughal emperor?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Jahangir

  3. Akbar

  4. Humayun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aurangzeb succeeded Shah Jahan as the Mughal emperor.

What was the capital of the Mughal Empire during Shah Jahan's reign?

  1. Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Lahore

  4. Kabul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi was the capital of the Mughal Empire during Shah Jahan's reign.

What was the name of Shah Jahan's eldest son?

  1. Dara Shikoh

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Shah Shuja

  4. Murad Baksh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dara Shikoh was Shah Jahan's eldest son.

What was the name of Shah Jahan's youngest son?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Shah Shuja

  3. Murad Baksh

  4. Muhammad Aurangzeb


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Muhammad Aurangzeb was Shah Jahan's youngest son.

What was the name of Shah Jahan's daughter?

  1. Jahanara Begum

  2. Roshanara Begum

  3. Gauhar Ara Begum

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jahanara Begum, Roshanara Begum, and Gauhar Ara Begum were Shah Jahan's daughters.

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