Which son of Shah Jahan was nominated as his successor, but was repudiated by Aurangzeb?
Murad Bakhsh
Shuja
Aurangzeb
Dara Shikoh
Answer
Shah Jahan nominated his eldest son Dara Shikoh as his successor. However, Aurangzeb repudiated this decision and proclaimed himself emperor in February 1658.
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