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Q: Jahangir was married to whom?
  • A. Mehr-un-nissa
  • B. Hazrat Mahal
  • C. Jodha Bai
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: Option A - Jahangir married the extremely beautiful and intelligent Mehr-un-Nissa (better known by her subsequent title of Nur Jahan) on 25 May, 1611. She was the twentieth wife of the Jahangir and was the widow of Sher Afgan. She became his indisputable chief consort and favourite immediately after their marriage. Jahangir was well known for his innovative policy of the 'Chain of Justice'. According to legends, he had placed a long golden chain with bells on his Palace wall. Anyone who had been subjected to injustice could come to the palace, pull the chain and make his or her complaint heard for redressal.
A. Jahangir married the extremely beautiful and intelligent Mehr-un-Nissa (better known by her subsequent title of Nur Jahan) on 25 May, 1611. She was the twentieth wife of the Jahangir and was the widow of Sher Afgan. She became his indisputable chief consort and favourite immediately after their marriage. Jahangir was well known for his innovative policy of the 'Chain of Justice'. According to legends, he had placed a long golden chain with bells on his Palace wall. Anyone who had been subjected to injustice could come to the palace, pull the chain and make his or her complaint heard for redressal.

Explanations:

Jahangir married the extremely beautiful and intelligent Mehr-un-Nissa (better known by her subsequent title of Nur Jahan) on 25 May, 1611. She was the twentieth wife of the Jahangir and was the widow of Sher Afgan. She became his indisputable chief consort and favourite immediately after their marriage. Jahangir was well known for his innovative policy of the 'Chain of Justice'. According to legends, he had placed a long golden chain with bells on his Palace wall. Anyone who had been subjected to injustice could come to the palace, pull the chain and make his or her complaint heard for redressal.