Name the Mughal Emperor who is an avid collector of Kani shawls.

Akbar
Jahangir
Shah Jahan
Bahadur Shah Zafar

The correct answer is: A. Akbar

Akbar was the third Mughal emperor who ruled over India from 1556 to 1605. He was a great patron of art and culture, and was known for his love of Kani shawls. Kani shawls are a type of shawl that is made in Kashmir, India. They are made from the wool of the Pashmina goat, and are known for their fine quality and intricate patterns. Akbar was so fond of Kani shawls that he had a special workshop set up in his palace to produce them. He also had a large collection of Kani shawls, which he would often wear himself.

Here is a brief description of each option:

  • A. Akbar was the third Mughal emperor who ruled over India from 1556 to 1605. He was a great patron of art and culture, and was known for his love of Kani shawls.
  • B. Jahangir was the fourth Mughal emperor who ruled over India from 1605 to 1627. He was also a patron of art and culture, but he was not as fond of Kani shawls as Akbar was.
  • C. Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal emperor who ruled over India from 1628 to 1658. He was known for his love of architecture, and is best known for building the Taj Mahal. He was not as fond of Kani shawls as Akbar or Jahangir were.
  • D. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor who ruled over India from 1837 to 1857. He was not a patron of art and culture, and he did not have a large collection of Kani shawls.