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Of the following who had rebelled against the Mughal Emperor Jahangir? 1. Asif Khan 2. Khurram 3. Mahabat Khan4. Khusrau

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about of the following who had rebelled against, and in Jahangir the answer is Only 2, 3 and 4. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2013] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the list. List-I (Builder) (a) Bab

Let us do this matching slowly. In Jahangir, the pairs fit together as in 1 2 3 4. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2011] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Consider the following statements about the Mughal mansabdari system. 1. ‘Zat’ and ‘Savar’ ranks were granted. 2. The ma

This one is about checking statements. In Jahangir, the true statements together make 1 and 3. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [Punjab PSC (Pre) 2019 UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2010] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

For this pair question, check the pair slowly. In Jahangir, the pair that matches rightly is Tomb of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya - Ajmer. That is the answer. If you know one pair well, you can answer it. Keep pairs as small stories, not as lists.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2007] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Govind Palace, an excellent specimen of Hindu architecture is located at

Think of Jahangir as a book you have already read. On the page about Govind Palace, an excellent specimen of Hindu, the name written there is Datia. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2005] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Itmad-ud-Daula’s tomb at Agra was built by

In Jahangir, there is a simple fact that answers this. Itmad-ud-Daula’s tomb at Agra was built by is Nur Jahan. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Who of the following was not a member of Noorjahan’s Junta?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Jahangir, whenever you see who of the following was not a, the answer is Jahangir. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2015] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Khusrau was the son of which Mughalemperor?

Think of it like this. When the question talks about Khusrau was the son of which Mughalemperor, your mind should go straight to Jahangir. In Jahangir, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [MPPCS(Pre)2015] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

The killer of Abul Fazl was rewarded by

You can think of it as a small story. In Jahangir, the killer of Abul Fazl was rewarded happened with Jahangir. That is why Jahangir is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2003] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following Mughal Emperor wrote his autobiography in Persian?

Imagine you are revising Jahangir late at night. The one fact you would underline for which of the following Mughal Emperor wrote is Jahangir. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2001 UPPSC (GIC) 2010] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

The greatest painter of birds at Jahangir’s Court was

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about the greatest painter of birds at Jahangir’s, and the answer is Mansoor. In Jahangir, Mansoor is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1998] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

Who one of the following painters of Jahangir’s reign was conferred the title of ‘Nadir-ul-Asra’?

Honestly, this is a simple one. Who one of the following painters of is Mansoor. In Jahangir, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — who one of the following painters of is Mansoor — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2014] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jahangir and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.