Multiple choice

In childhood Jahangir was called

  1. Farid

  2. Khurram

  3. Khusrau

  4. Salim
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Explanation

Jahangir (reigned 1605-1627) was born as Prince Salim, the son of Akbar the Great. He took the regnal name 'Jahangir' meaning 'conqueror of the world' upon ascending to the Mughal throne. His childhood name Salim is well-documented in Mughal historical records and biographies.

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