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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q32

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Who amongst the following succeeded the Mughal throne in the year 1556?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Akbar.

  • Akbar succeded the Mughal throne in 1556.
  • Humayun died in 1556 and Akbar was next to succeed the Mughal throne the same year.
  • Akbar was born in exile and was only 13 years old when his father died. 
  • With an aim to preserve the unity of his empire, Akbar adopted programs that won the loyalty of the non-muslim populations of his realm.
  • Akbar (Abu-Fal Jalal ud-Din Muhammad Akbar, 15 October 1542 – 1605) was the third Mughal emperor. He was born in Umarkot, (now in Pakistan).