Medieval History UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

Which musical instrument was played by the Mughal Emperor Aurganzeb?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Veena

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Veena”.

Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was a talented veena player. He is depicted playing the veena on many of his coins.

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