Which Mughal ruler appointed Vijay Singh as the ruler of Amber and named it Mominabad?

Correct option is D

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• Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah (ruled 1719–1748 CE) appointed Vijay Singh (also known as Sawai Jai Singh II) as the ruler of Amber.

• He renamed Amber as Mominabad, although this new name did not gain popular acceptance and the original name Amber/Jaipur continued to be used.

• Sawai Jai Singh II:A distinguished Rajput ruler and astronomer.Founded the city of Jaipur in 1727, the first planned city of India.Constructed Jantar Mantar observatories in various cities including Jaipur and Delhi.

• Aurangzeb – Earlier ruler, died in 1707; had different policies toward Rajputs.

• Bahadur Shah – Reigned shortly after Aurangzeb; appointed rulers but not involved in renaming Amber.

• Farrukh Siyar – Ruled before Muhammad Shah; known more for court politics.

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