UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Medieval History
Question

Which one of the following musical instruments was mastered by Aurangzeb ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Veena

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Veena”.

Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was a skilled player of the veena.

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