INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Mughal emperor is famous for his golden chain of justice?
A
Akbar
B
Shahjahan
C
Jahanagir
D
Babur
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jahangir was the fourth Mughal Emperor who ruled from 1605 until his death in 1627. He is famous for his ‘golden chain of justice’. A golden chain having 60 bells and weighing several ‘maunds’ was fastened between the Shahburj of Agra fort and a stone pillar raised on the banks of river Jamuna.

Detailed explanation-2: -He ruled as a Mughal Emperor for a total of 22 years from 3rd November 1605 to 28th October 1627. He is famous in Indian History for Chain of Justice. This chain was made up of 120 kilograms of gold and there were 60 bells of gold strung to it.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Jahangir. The Bell of Justice was installed by Jahangir. Ruled between 1605-1627.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mughal Emperor Jahangir was well known for his innovative policy of the ‘Chain of Justice’. According to legends, Jahangir had placed a long golden chain with bells on his palace wall.

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