1. Which Mughal emperor assumed the title of Alamgir I?
Aurangzeb, the 6th Mughal emperor, used the title Alamgir meaning “World Conqueror.”
2. In which year, Aurangzeb formally adopted the title Alamgir?
Aurangzeb assumed the title Alamgir in July 1658 after winning the War of Succession.
3. The title Aurangzeb means _______.
Aurangzeb literally means “Ornament of the Throne.”
4. Aurangzeb was the ____ emperor of the Mughal Empire.
Aurangzeb is recognized as the 6th Mughal emperor.
5. The reign period of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir ______.
Aurangzeb ruled from 1658 to 1707 — the longest reign of any Mughal emperor.
6. What was the real name of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir?
His full name was Muhiuddin (Mohi-uddin) Muhammad Aurangzeb.
7. Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir was born on _______.
Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir was born on November 3, 1618.
8. Who was the mother of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir?
Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir’s mother was Mumtaz Mahal, for whom the Taj Mahal was built.
9. The war between Shah Jahan’s four sons is known as _________.
The conflict among Shah Jahan’s sons (1657–1661) is known as the Mughal War of Succession.
10. In September 1657, after Shah Jahan became seriously ill, who acted as the de facto successor?
Dara Shikoh, the eldest and favored son, became the de facto successor during Shah Jahan’s illness.
11. Aurangzeb proclaimed himself Emperor in _____.
Aurangzeb rejected Dara Shikoh’s claim and declared himself Emperor in June 1658.
12. In April 1658, Aurangzeb defeated his brother Dara Shikoh in the _________.
The Battle of Dharmat (April 1658) was an early major victory for Aurangzeb against Dara Shikoh.
13. Which battle strengthened Aurangzeb’s position as Emperor?
The decisive Battle of Samugarh (May 1658) secured Aurangzeb’s claim to the throne.
14. Shah Jahan recovered from his illness in mid-1658. What did Aurangzeb do afterward?
Aurangzeb imprisoned Shah Jahan in Agra Fort from July 1658 until his death in 1666.
15. Shah Jahan was imprisoned by Aurangzeb at ________.
Shah Jahan spent his final years confined in Agra Fort from 1658 to 1666.
16. Aurangzeb killed his ____ brother/brothers to secure his throne.
Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir executed two of his brothers during the Mughal War of Succession.
17. Who lost the Battle of Samugarh in May 1658?
Dara Shikoh was defeated at Samugarh, which ensured Aurangzeb’s dominance.
18. Dara Shikoh was captured in _____.
Dara Shikoh was captured in 1659 and later executed.
19. Dara Shikoh was executed in ______.
Dara Shikoh was executed in 1659 on Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir’s orders.
20. The Battle of Samugarh was fought in the year ____.
The Battle of Samugarh took place in May 1658.
