History • Medieval IndiaEasy
Which of the following Mughal emperors prohibited the use of tobacco throughout his empire due to its perceived harmful effects on health?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir✓ Correct Answer
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
💡 Solution & Explanation
Mughal Emperor Jahangir issued an imperial decree prohibiting tobacco use due to concerns regarding its adverse effects on public health during his reign. Akbar witnessed the introduction of tobacco towards the end of his rule, but it was Jahangir who enforced the ban.
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