Which Mughal Emperor is celebrated for laying out spectacular terraced gardens in Kashmir, such as the Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Mughal Emperor is celebrated for laying out spectacular terraced gardens in Kashmir, such as the Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh?
A. Akbar
B. Babur
C. Shah Jahan
D. Jahangir
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jahangir loved the natural beauty of Kashmir and commissioned the famous Shalimar Bagh on the banks of Dal Lake, reflecting the peak of Mughal landscaping.

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Which dynamic general served as the prime minister of Ahmadnagar and used brilliant guerrilla warfare and the 'Vargagiri' light cavalry system to hold off the Mughals?
A. Shaista Khan
B. Malik Ambar
C. Mahmud Gawan
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option D


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