prelim

Who of the following Mughal Emperors abolished the custom of 'Sijda' or Prostration?

Verified Answer
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shahjahan
D. Aurangzeb

Explanation:

Shahjahan abolished the custom of 'Sijda' (prostration before the emperor) and replaced it with 'Chahar Taslim' and 'Zaminbos' (kissing the ground), which were considered less extreme forms of obeisance.