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Which of the following Mughal emperors prohibited the use of tobacco throughout his empire due to concerns over its harmful health effects?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir✓ Correct Answer
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
💡 Solution & Explanation
Emperor Jahangir enacted a strict imperial ban on tobacco consumption across the Mughal territories in 1617 due to mounting medical concerns regarding its addictive and detrimental health effects. Despite the prohibition, tobacco use continued to spread widely among the populace. Mughal imperial firmans provide extensive documentation on social and economic trends of the era.
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