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History GK · Q177

Mughal Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 177

Q177

The Mughal Emperor who caused the murder of Guru Arjan was

A.
Babur
B.
Akbar
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Jahangir
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Guru Arjan was arrested under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir and asked to convert to Islam. He refused, was tortured and executed in 1606 CE. Historical records and the Sikh tradition are unclear whether Guru Arjan was executed by drowning or died during torture.