History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET July 2016 History
Mughal emperors used to confer various types of standards upon nobles. Which of the following was added to the list of standards by Shahjahan?
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DMahi-Maratib ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Mahi-Maratib — Shahjahan added the Mahi-Maratib, so the answer is Mahi-Maratib.
Explanation
★Shahjahan added the Mahi-Maratib, so the answer is Mahi-Maratib.
★The Mahi-Maratib was the highest honour in the Mughal empire.
★It stood for honour, bravery and strength.
★The emperors conferred it only on their highest dignitaries.
★It consisted of a giant figure of the Rohu fish mounted on a large pole.
★This honour was instituted by Shah Jahan around 1632 C.E.
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