Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Who rebelled against Jahangir? 1. Asif Khan 2. Khurram 3. Mahabat Khan 4. Khusrau
Solution & Analysis
Answer: D
Concept
Jahangir’s reign was plagued by power struggles, involving both his ambitious sons and powerful military generals who felt marginalized by the influence of Queen Nur Jahan.Explanation
Khusrau (eldest son) rebelled in 1606 immediately after Jahangir's accession. Khurram (Shah Jahan) rebelled in 1622 over succession fears. Mahabat Khan (general) staged a coup in 1626, even managing to take Jahangir prisoner for a brief period.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Asif Khan (Option 1) was Nur Jahan's brother and a loyalist who actually helped secure the throne for Khurram later; he did not rebel against Jahangir.
Logic 2: The rebellion of Khusrau led to the execution of the 5th Sikh Guru, Arjan Dev, for allegedly providing help to the prince.