Match the following figures/events of Jahangir’s reign with their principal association: Figure/Event Association 1. Prince Khusrau Executed for supporting the rebellion of Mahabat Khan against the Emperor. 2. Itmad-ud-daula Nur Jahan's father, who held the post of Chief Diwan, symbolizing the rise of the Junta. 3. Mahabat Khan Successfully led a coup that briefly imprisoned the Emperor and the Empress. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one pair

[B] Only two pairs

[C] All three pairs

[D] None of the pairs

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Pair 1: Incorrect. Prince Khusrau rebelled immediately after Jahangir’s accession (1606 CE) and was subsequently executed (1622 CE) after being imprisoned, but he was not executed for supporting Mahabat Khan. He was executed due to his continued threat to the throne and was likely killed at Shah Jahan’s (Prince Khurram’s) instance.
Pair 2: Correct. Itmad-ud-daula (Mirza Ghiyas Beg) was Nur Jahan’s father and a powerful member of the ruling clique (Junta) until his death in 1622 CE.
Pair 3: Correct. Mahabat Khan led a military coup in 1626 CE in response to the Junta’s attempts to curb his power, resulting in the temporary capture of both Jahangir and Nur Jahan.