What replaced Sijda in Shah Jahan's court?

It was replaced by 'Chahar Taslim', where the person bows and touches the back of the hand to the ground and then to the forehead four times.

Evolution of Mughal Court Culture

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Mughal Emperor who abolished 'Sijda':

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan abolished the court custom of 'Sijda' (prostration) because it was seen as contrary to Islamic beliefs. He replaced it with more conservative forms of greeting like Chahar Taslim.

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_2010_77 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India