{"id":92672,"date":"2025-06-01T11:30:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=92672"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:30:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:30:17","slug":"which-of-the-following-statements-are-true-of-bahadur-shah-i-he-suc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-statements-are-true-of-bahadur-shah-i-he-suc\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following statements are true of Bahadur Shah I?\n  He suc"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements are true of Bahadur Shah I?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>He succeeded Aurangzeb.<\/li>\n<li>He had to fight his brothers for the throne.<\/li>\n<li>He reversed many policies of his predecessor.<\/li>\n<li>He ordered for the destruction of some temples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option2=&#8221;2, 3 and 4&#8243; option3=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1 and 4&#8243; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CISF-AC-EXE &#8211; 2019<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2019\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatements 1, 2, and 3 are true of Bahadur Shah I.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Bahadur Shah I (also known as Mu&#8217;azzam) was the eldest surviving son of Aurangzeb. He succeeded Aurangzeb to the Mughal throne after his father&#8217;s death in 1707.<br \/>\n&#8211; Like many Mughal successions, it was marked by a war of succession. Bahadur Shah I had to defeat his brothers, Muhammad Azam Shah (at the Battle of Jajau) and Muhammad Kam Bakhsh (in the Deccan), to secure the throne.<br \/>\n&#8211; Bahadur Shah I pursued a policy of compromise and conciliation, which reversed many of Aurangzeb&#8217;s stricter policies. He adopted a more tolerant attitude towards the Rajputs and the Marathas, attempting to settle disputes through negotiation rather than conflict. He also tried to pacify the Sikhs.<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 4 is incorrect. While Aurangzeb was known for ordering the destruction of temples, Bahadur Shah I pursued a policy of greater religious tolerance compared to his father and did not order the destruction of temples; rather, he attempted reconciliation with Hindu groups.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nBahadur Shah I reigned from 1707 to 1712. His reign is seen as the beginning of the decline of the Mughal Empire, although he managed to maintain some semblance of authority. His conciliatory policies were aimed at reducing rebellions and consolidating power, but they also reflected the weakening central control.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements are true of Bahadur Shah I? He succeeded Aurangzeb. He had to fight his brothers for the throne. He reversed many policies of his predecessor. He ordered for the destruction of some temples. Select the correct answer using the code given below. 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