What was the name of the dynasty, descended from the Mongols, which ruled India?
Moghul dynasty
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What nickname was the emperor Jahangir given?
World Seizer
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Was Jahangir a gentle and humble king or ruthless?
He was a ruthless king. He ordered his father's best friend killed. He sentenced lawbreakers to be crushed by elephants or beheaded. He put their head...
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Why did Jahangir sign a trade treaty with James I?
He wanted English traders to come and buy silks and spices.
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Who did Jahangir invite to India?
English ambassador
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Why did Jahangir Invite the English ambassador to India?
So the two countries could be friends and they could trade with each other.
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What name was given to Jahangir's son Khurram when he became king?
Shah Jahan or King of the World
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How did Shah Jahan protect his claim to the throne?
He put all his rivals to death --including his brothers
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What was the name of Sha Jahan's wife and who traveled with him and helped him rule?
Mumtaz Muhal
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When his wife died, what did Shah Jahan do to show the world how much he loved her?
He decided to build her a tomb or mausoleum
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What do we call the beautiful mausoleum that Shah Jahan built?
Taj Mahal
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Who ruled India while Shah Jahan built his beautiful buildings?
Shah Jahan's four sons
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Who was Shah Jahan's favorite son?
Dara
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What was Dara like?
He lounged around and was lazy.
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Who of Shah Jahan's sons rebelled and took over the kingdom?
Aurangzeb
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What happened to Shah Jahan when when his son took over the kingdom
The son, Aurangzeb, but his father in prison until he died.
