Multiple choice general knowledge history Father of Aurangzeb was. Akbar Jehangeer Shahajahan Saleem Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Shah Jahan was the father of Aurangzeb. Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658) was the fifth Mughal emperor and fathered several children including Aurangzeb, who eventually ascended the throne after a bitter war of succession against his brother Dara Shikoh.