Which daughter of Shah Jahan sided with Dara Shikoh in the war of succession, joined her father in Agra Fort and is credited with Chandni Chowk?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Jahanara Begum
- Step 1: Jahanara sided with the heir-apparent Dara during the war of succession and joined her father in Agra Fort, where he had been placed under house arrest by Aurangzeb. Answer: Jahanara Begum. The best known of her projects was Chandni Chowk, and she held the title of Padshah Begum after Mumtaz Mahal's death in 1631. Why not the others: Roshanara replaced Jahanara as Padshah Begum when Aurangzeb ascended.
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