Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Who of the following Mughal Emperors was coronated twice?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Aurangzeb

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Aurangzeb”.
Aurangzeb is the only Mughal emperor to have been coronated twice:

1) First coronation: 31 July 1658, with the title of Alamgir, after capturing Agra
2) Second coronation: 5 June 1659, after winning the Battle of Deorai.

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