Q. How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah’s reign come to an early end?
(a) He was deposed by his Wazir
(b) He died due to a slip while climbing down steps
(c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
(d) He died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine
Ans: (c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle.
The reign of Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah came to an early end when he was defeated by his nephew in a battle. Jahandar Shah, who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1712 to 1713, faced challenges to his authority and power during his short reign.
His nephew, Farrukhsiyar, conspired against him and gathered support from various factions within the empire. Ultimately, Jahandar Shah’s forces were defeated in a battle against Farrukhsiyar’s forces, leading to his downfall and the end of his reign. It is worth noting that the Mughal Empire during this period witnessed frequent conflicts and power struggles among different factions and contenders for the throne. Jahandar Shah’s defeat by his nephew Farrukhsiyar was one such example of internal strife within the Mughal dynasty.
