Large scale famine in Gujarat and Deccan occurred during the reign of which Mughal King?

Aurangzeb

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Jehangir

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Akbar

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Shahjahan

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Solution

The correct option is D Shahjahan
The famine in the Deccan and Gujarat was another famine in India's history. It is called as "Deccan Famine of 1630" It occurred during the reign of Shahjahan. An estimated 3 million perished in Gujarat and one million in the Deccan. It occurred after three consecutive failures of staple crops, leading to intense hunger, diseases, and displacement.

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