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In war of succession who had supported Aurangzeb?
In war of succession who had supported Aurangzeb?
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The correct option is D Roshanara
The war of
succession which took place among the four sons of Shah Jahan had one novelty.
While previously, wars were fought after the death of the emperor, this war was
fought when Shah Jahan was yet alive. Besides, all sons and daughters of Shah
Jahan participated in it. While the four sons Dara Shikoh, Shah Shuja, Aurangzeb
and Murad Bux fought against each other, the sisters allied themselves with one
or the other brother. Jahan Ara supported Dara Shikoh, Roshen Ara supported
Aurangzeb and Gauhan Ara sided with Murad Bux. Likewise the nobles and army
commanders sided with one or the other contestant of the throne.
The war of succession which took place among the four sons of Shah Jahan had one novelty. While previously, wars were fought after the death of the emperor, this war was fought when Shah Jahan was yet alive. Besides, all sons and daughters of Shah Jahan participated in it. While the four sons Dara Shikoh, Shah Shuja, Aurangzeb and Murad Bux fought against each other, the sisters allied themselves with one or the other brother. Jahan Ara supported Dara Shikoh, Roshen Ara supported Aurangzeb and Gauhan Ara sided with Murad Bux. Likewise the nobles and army commanders sided with one or the other contestant of the throne.
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