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History • Medieval IndiaEasy

Who among the following Mughal empresses held supreme political influence, issued royal farmans, and had her name co-minted on imperial silver coins alongside Jahangir?

A. Nur Jahan✓ Correct Answer
B. Mumtaz Mahal
C. Hamida Banu Begum
D. Jodha Bai

💡 Solution & Explanation

Nur Jahan wielded extraordinary imperial authority during the reign of Jahangir, becoming the only Mughal empress whose name was stamped on imperial silver coins alongside the emperor. Alternative figures like Mumtaz Mahal were renowned for patronage and architecture but did not exercise direct political sovereignty or issue royal farmans. Questions regarding women in Mughal administration regularly feature her unique status.

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