Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Who was not a member of Noorjahan's Junta?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: A
Concept
Historians describe a 'Junta' or a small political clique that exercised supreme power during Jahangir's reign. This group consisted of Nur Jahan's family and allies who managed the administration on behalf of the Emperor.Explanation
Nurjahan's Junta included herself, her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg (Itimad-ud-Daula), her brother Asaf Khan, and Prince Khurram (the future Shah Jahan). Jahangir was the Emperor whose authority they exercised; he was the *source
of their power but not a 'member' of the political clique that influenced him.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: The Junta was a faction within the court. The Emperor sits above factions, even if he is dominated by one.
Logic 2: This group controlled all appointments and policies until Prince Khurram rebelled and Nurjahan’s interests shifted away from him.