The shaded area in the above map shows the empire of

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Q: 53 (IAS/2001)
The shaded area in the above map shows the empire of

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'above map': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'din khilji': [7, 0, 2, 0], 'mohammad tughlaq': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'shaded area': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'shah jahan': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'empire': [3, 2, 6, 5]}

The given question is a geographical history question related to the empire of a Mughal Emperor, depicted by the shaded area on a map not shown here.

Option 1 refers to Ala-ud-din Khilji, a ruler of the Khilji dynasty in India. His reign was marked by conquests and expansion of his empire, but it is not the correct answer as the shaded area doesn`t represent his empire.

Option 2 is Mohammad Tughlaq, known for his ambitious projects, including shifting the capital of his empire, his expansion was the largest in the Delhi Sultanate period but the map doesn`t represent his empire.

Option 3 is Shah Jahan, a Mughal Emperor, well known for his architectural achievements including the Taj Mahal. The map that is shaded is representing his empire, making this the correct answer.

Option 4 is Aurangzeb, despite ruling a large empire at the height of the Mughal’s territorial extent, the shaded area doesn`t represent his empire.

Therefore, the correct answer is Shah Jahan whose empire is represented by the shaded area on the map.