Personalities of the Mughal Empire
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2003
Evidence Source
LinkID: MED_MUG_2003_205 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India
Which Mughal Emperor was known as 'Zinda Peer'?
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Correct Option: B
Aurangzeb was known as the 'Zinda Peer' (Living Saint) due to his simple lifestyle and strict devotion to Islamic religious practices. He was famous for earning his own livelihood through manual labor like sewing caps.