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Statewise GK · Q782

Odisha GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 782

Q782

Which place in Odisha was the seat of Mughal administration during Shah Jahan's reign?

A.
Khurda
B.
Cuttack
Answer
C.
Puri
D.
Ganjam

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cuttack fell under Muslim administration after the death of Raja Mukunda deva, Orissa's last Hindu king, and then to the Mughals, who appointed Cuttack the seat of the new Orissa Subah (imperial top - level province) under Shah Jahan.