SHAH JAHAN

SHAH JAHAN

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

For this matching question, take it pair by pair. In Shah Jahan, the pairs match as in code 1 2 3 4. That is the full answer. If you learn each pair as a small line, the code comes by itself. No need to memorise numbers. Just remember the pairs and you are done.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2006] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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The shaded area in the map shows the empire of Kabul Balochistan Bay of Bengal Arabian Sea Bijapur Sri Lanka Golkunda

Imagine you are revising Shah Jahan late at night. The one fact you would underline for the shaded area in the map shows is Shah Jahan. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

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

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Who among the following was the governor of Deccan for the major part of Shah Jahan’s Reign?

You can think of it as a small story. In Shah Jahan, who among the following was the governor happened with Aurangzeb. That is why Aurangzeb is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [Tripura PSC (Pre) 2019 UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which Mughal Emperor abolished the Persian Court Custom of ‘Sijda’ which was begun by Balban?

Here is how I remember it. which Mughal Emperor abolished the Persian Court = Shah Jahan. That is it. In Shah Jahan, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

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

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The famous diamond ‘Kohinoor’ was presented to Shahjahan by

Think of Shah Jahan as a book you have already read. On the page about the famous diamond ‘Kohinoor’ was presented to, the name written there is Mir Jumla. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [Andhra Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Mains) 2015] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Whoamongthefollowinghistorians declared the regime of Shah Jahan to be the Golden Era of the Mughal period?

Okay, so here is the simple version. Whoamongthefollowinghistorians declared the regime of Shah Jahan points to A.L. Srivastava. In Shah Jahan, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [41st BPSC (Pre) 1996] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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The First Muslim to study Hindu scriptures was

In Shah Jahan, there is a simple fact that answers this. The First Muslim to study Hindu scriptures is Dara Shikoh. 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: [UPPCS (Mains) 2003] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Who was the author of Sirr-i-Akbar?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Shah Jahan, whenever you see who was the author of Sirr-i-Akbar, the answer is Dara Shikoh. 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: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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The Upanishads were translated into Persian by Dara Shikoh under the title

Let us keep it easy. The Upanishads were translated into Persian by — the answer is Sirr-i-Akbar. In Shah Jahan, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Who among the following was given the title of ‘Shah Buland Iqbal’ by Shah Jahan?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see who among the following was given the, think Dara Shikoh. In Shah Jahan, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [UPRO/ARO (Pre) 2014] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Upanishads were translated into Persian during the reign of

Here is how I remember it. Upanishads were translated into Persian during the = Shah Jahan. That is it. In Shah Jahan, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2009, 1992 UPPCS (Mains) 2006] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Who among the following deserves the credit for the construction of ‘Lal Qila’?

You can think of it as a small story. In Shah Jahan, who among the following deserves the credit happened with Shah Jahan. That is why Shah Jahan is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UPPSC (GIC) 2010 UPPCS (Pre) 2002] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shah Jahan and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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