Q270
Which Mughal Emperor described Ahmedabad as a dusty city?
A.
Jahangir
AnswerB.
Shahjahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
On 15th December 1617, Sir Thomas Roe came to Ahmedabad. About three weeks later on 6th January 1618, Mughal emperor Jahangir gave an audience to him. The Dutch traders also visited him. Jahangir stayed in the city for nine months but was unimpressed by its environment calling it Gardabad, the city of dust.