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Which Mughal emperor was known as Zinda Pir or the “Living Saint”?

1. Babur
2. Aurangzeb
3. Shah Jahan
4. Akbar

Correct answer: Aurangzeb

Solution

Aurangzeb was known as Zinda Pir, meaning “Living Saint,” because of his austere and religiously strict lifestyle. This title is commonly associated with him in Mughal history. The other emperors are not known by this epithet.

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