HISTORY
BATTLE AND WAR
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Removal of Mir Mumla, a confident of Aurangzeb, from the office of wazir
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Unfounded rumor of Shah Jaha’s death and the succession of Dara Shikoh to the throne.
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Shah Jahan’s special affection for Dara Shikoh, leading to the rivalry between Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb.
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Both B and C
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shah Jahan decided to appoint Dara, his eldest son as his heir. His other sons and several staunch Muslim Ulemas and nobles did not like Dara on account of his liberal religious views. This was one of the major reasons which led to the war of succession.
Detailed explanation-2: -The battle of Samugarh was fought between his sons Dara Shikoh (the eldest son and heir apparent) and his three younger brothers Aurangzeb, Shah ShujaandMurad Baksh (third and fourth sons of Shah Jahan) to decide who will be the heir of the throne after their father.
Detailed explanation-3: -He killed all his three brothers Dara, Shuja and Murad one by one and imprisoned his father Shahjahan at Agra.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the end we may conclude that the success of Aurangzeb mostly depended on his own efficiency in the art of warfare. His powerful artillery, efficient cavalry and organized and disciplined army won laurels for him and proved fatal for his rival brothers.
Detailed explanation-5: -Battle of Jajau, (June 12, 1707), decisive engagement over succession to the Mughal throne of India following the death of the emperor Aurangzeb. It was fought at Jajau, a short distance south of Agra on the Yamuna (Jumna) River.