The 'Mughal' emperor who lost Kandahar to the Safavids was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Mughal' emperor who lost Kandahar to the Safavids was:

A. Akbar

B. Jahangir

C. Shah Jahan

D. Aurangzeb

Answer: Option C

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Kandahar was lost by Shah Jahan in 1649 despite efforts to regain it.

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