HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Only I
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Only II
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Neither I nor II
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jahangir’s reign opened with the promulgation of Twelve ‘Edicts’ or ‘Ordinances’ for the general welfare and better government of the country.
Detailed explanation-2: -He was the fourth Mughal Emperor and ruled for a duration of 22 years, from 1605 to 1627 until his death. He was born on 31st August 1569 in Fatehpur Sikri with a name as Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim. He was born to Mughal Emperor Akbar and Rajput wife (Mariam-uz Zamani Begum) Jodha Bai.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jahangir has mentioned in his memoirs his twelve ordinances which he issued after his accession to be observed by his people throughout his dominions. 1. He forbade the levy of duties under the name of Tamgha and Mir Bahri and all those taxes which the Jagirdars used to extract in every Subah for their own benefit.
Detailed explanation-4: -As a man Jahangir was an incarnation of humanity and liberality. He was an obedient son, an affectionate friend and a lovable father. Although he revolted against his father but he was never willing to harm him, rather he was motivated with a desire to establish his control over the throne.