Multiple choice

Which of the following is an indication that Jahangir married Nur Jahan after the planned murder of Sher Afgan?

  1. Jahangir took action against Sher Afgan without any cause.

  2. Jahangir wanted to appoint Man Singh in place of Sher Afgan.

  3. After the death of her husband Nur Jahan was kept in a newly built palace rather than with her brother and father.

  4. Nur Jahan wrote a letter to Jahangir to do this.
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Explanation

After Sher Afgan's death, Nur Jahan (widow of Sher Afgan) was placed in a newly built palace rather than being sent to her brother and father's home, suggesting Jahangir's intention to marry her. This placement indicated she was being kept under royal protection and consideration for marriage.

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