Question

Which Mughal emperor was named after Sheikh Salim Chishti?
a. Babur
b. Jahangir
c. Akbar

Answer 1

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Jahangir is the answer

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➡️Jahagir was also known as Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim

➡️He was the Fourth emperor of the Mughal Dynasty

➡️The meaning of Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim, that is his name means "conquering the world"

➡️He was born in 31 August 1565 at Fatepur Sikri, Agra, India

➡️He was the son of Emperor Akbar

➡️Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim ruled from the year 1605-1627 (when he died)

➡️His mission was to protect the East Indian Company, Surat

Answer 2

The correct answer is option - b - Jahangir

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

>> Akbar named his son Jahangir after Sufi Saint Shaikh Salim Christi.

>> Akabar built a dargah in the name of this Sufi Saint in Fatehpur Sikri.

>> Akbar was very famous disciple of this Sufi Saint.

>> Salim Chisti was a simple man who stayed in a peaceful life.

>> Jahangir was the fourth Mughal emperor and son of Akbar.

>> The word Jahangir means the conqueror of the world.

>> Babur was the founder of Mughal Empire.

>> Jahangir is responsible for the establishment of East India company in India.

>> As, he gave permission to Thomas Roe to establish that.