Who among the following was the successor of Mughal emperor Shahjahan to the throne?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Aurangzeb.
The successor of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to the throne was Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, ascended to the throne after Shah Jahan was deposed and imprisoned by him. Aurangzeb's reign began in 1658 and lasted until his death in 1707. His rule marked a significant period in Mughal history, characterized by a stricter interpretation of Islamic law and the expansion of the empire to its greatest territorial extent.