Who among the following was chosen by Shahjahan as his successor to the Mughal throne?

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SSC Selection Post 2024 (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On: 21 Jun, 2024 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Dara Shikoh

Key Points

Dara Shikoh was the eldest son of Shahjahan and was chosen by him as his successor to the Mughal throne.
Despite being chosen as the successor, Dara Shikoh faced opposition from his brothers, leading to a war of succession.
Ultimately, Dara Shikoh was defeated by his brother Aurangzeb, who then ascended to the throne.
Dara Shikoh was known for his liberal religious views and efforts to bridge the gap between Hinduism and Islam.

Additional Information

Shahjahan was the fifth Mughal Emperor, known for commissioning the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Aurangzeb, Dara Shikoh's brother, ruled for almost 50 years and was the last of the strong Mughal emperors.
The Mughal Empire, during Shahjahan's reign, was at its zenith in terms of cultural and architectural achievements.
Dara Shikoh's literary works include translations of Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita into Persian.