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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Jahangir's real name was ______________.
   2. Meherunnisa was the daughter of ______________.
   3. The English East India company was set up in ______________ AD.
   4. ______________ and ______________ were the English ambassadors who visited India during Jahangir's reign.
   5. ______________, the third son of Jahangir, assumed the title ______________ in 1628 AD.
   6. Jahangir married Nurjahan in AD ______________.
2. 2.

   Write whether the following statements are True or False.

   1. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
   2. Nur Jahan actively participated in the running of the government.
   3. John Hawkins came to India during Jahangir's time.
   4. Shah Jahan preferred red sandstone to white marble in construction.
   5. Shah Jahan wanted his eldest son Shuja to became the emperor after his death.
3. 3.

   Match the options given in column A with those given in column B.

   A	B
   Nur Jahan Nadir Shah Jahangir Shah Jahan Dara Shukoh	ruler of the world translated Sanskrit works to Persian Peacock throne Was Carried away by him light of the world seizer of the world

4. 4.

   Tick (√) the correct answer.

   1. Which city was constructed by Shah Jahan?

   1. Shahjahanabad
   2. Daulatabad
   3. Fatehpur Sikri

   2. Which country did Isa Effendi, the chief architect of the Taj Mahal, belong to?

   1. Italy
   2. Egypt
   3. Persia

   3. Who did Shah Jahan desire to be his successor?

   1. Shuja
   2. Murad
   3. Dara Shukoh

   4. How long did it take to complete the Taj Mahal?

   1. Three years
   2. Seven years
   3. Twenty years

   5. Which of the following had cordial relations with the Mughals?

   1. Portuguese
   2. French
   3. English
5. 5.

   Jahangir is known for his sense of justice. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   Shah Jahan's conquest of Badakhshan and Kandahar was not successful. Give reasons.