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UPSC 2003: How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah’s reign come to an early end?
(a)He was deposed by his wazir
(b)He died due to a slip while climbing down steps
(c)He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
(d)He died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
Jahandar Shah’s brief reign (1712-13) ended when he was defeated and deposed by his nephew Farrukhsiyar at the Battle of Agra; after capture he was executed. He was neither deposed by his wazir, killed by an accident, nor did he die of illness related to alcohol. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jahandar_Shah?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2003, GS Paper 1, as Question 16. It falls under Medieval History > Mughal Empire.
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