Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Which Mughal emperor is known by the name of 'Rangila'?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: C
Concept
The 'Later Mughal' period was characterized by rulers who often prioritized personal interests and artistic pursuits over the hardening administrative and military needs of the empire.Explanation
Muhammad Shah (reigned 1719–1748) was famously called 'Rangila' (The Colorful/Joyous) due to his pleasure-loving nature and deep patronage of music, dance, and poetry. While he presided over a period of artistic flourishing, his reign also saw the devastating invasion of Delhi by Nadir Shah in 1739.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: He ascended the throne with the help of the Sayyid Brothers but eventually managed to eliminate them to assert his own authority.
Logic 2: Despite the 'Rangila' title, he was a major supporter of Islamic education and saw the first translations of the Quran into simple Persian and Urdu.