Question

The inequalities during the Shah Jahan’s reign were glaring”. Justify the statement.​

Answer 1

Shah Jahān also knew as Prince Khurram born on January 5, 1592, in Lahore and he died on January 22, 1666, in Agra.  

Explanation:

• Shah Jahan ruled as a Mughal emperor of India in between (1628–58).
• Shah Jahan well known for the monument construction that is Taj Mahal and the Motī Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in Agra and the Jāmiʿ Masjid and Red Fort in Delhi.  
• He was succeeded in the Deccan states in southern India.
• The inequalities during Shah Jahan’s reign were glaring,  was like economic inequality and unequal distribution of wealth among the subjects.  
• Foreign travelers described it as the fabled land of wealth.
• And these visitors were surprised after looking at the state of extreme poverty that existed side by side of the Empire.
• Although, the administrative and military efficiency of the Mughal Empire led to great economic prosperity under his rule.
• Shah Jahan’s reigns documents show that only 445 Mansabdars were in number out of a total of 8,000.
• Only about 5.6 % of the total number of Mansabdars received 61.5 % of the total estimated revenue of the empire as salaries for themselves and their troopers.
• Hence, There was an economic inequality during Mughal rule.