Which Mughal emperor prohibited the use of tobacco?

Which Mughal emperor prohibited the use of tobacco?

Q. Which Mughal emperor prohibited the use of tobacco?

(a) Babur

(b) Jahangir

 (c) Aurangzeb

(d) Muhammad Shah

Ans: (b) Jahangir

Explanation:  The correct answer is (b) Jahangir.

Jahangir, the fourth Mughal emperor, prohibited the use of tobacco during his reign. He issued a royal decree in 1617 known as the “Tobacco Prohibition Edict.” This edict aimed to curb the consumption of tobacco throughout the Mughal Empire. Jahangir was known for his disapproval of tobacco and its effects on health, leading him to ban its use.

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