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Mughal Empire Quiz

(316 Question & Answers)

  • 181
    I. His reign saw beginning of a new intercourse between Europe of India II. Attempted to prohibit traffic in eunuchs III. Started practices of inter-caste marriages between the families of government officers IV. Ordered the abolition of inhuman corporal punishments Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct related to Jahangir?

    • A
      I, II, and III done clear
    • B
      I, II, and IV done clear
    • C
      II, III, and IV done clear
    • D
      All the above done clear
    FAQ
    What caused the decline the Mughal Empire?
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    Because of Padishah Aurangzeb's intolerable policies, which sparked a broad uprising against the Mughal Empire, it fell into disrepute. In the meantime, the Mughals were outclassed by European traders using cutting-edge technology.

  • 182
    I. Jahangir had set up his court at Allahabad, assumed royal titles and struck coins in his name II. He banned slaughter of animals on two days in every week viz - Sunday & Thursday. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct related to Jahangir?

    • A
      Only I done clear
    • B
      Only II done clear
    • C
      Both I and II done clear
    • D
      Neither I nor II done clear
    FAQ
    What is the Mughal Empire best known for?
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    Through improved overland and coastal commercial networks, the Mughal Empire played a significant role in uniting nearly the whole Indian subcontinent under one rule. It was renowned for its contributions to both architecture and culture.

  • 183
    I. The full name of Jahangir was Nuruddin Md. Jahangir II. Jahangir had ended a long drawn out struggle with Mewar III. Mahabat Khan revolted against Jahangir and captured Jahangir and his wife Nurjahan at Lahore Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct related to Jahangir?

    • A
      Only I done clear
    • B
      I and II done clear
    • C
      II and III done clear
    • D
      All the above done clear
    FAQ
    Which Mughal Emperor died of falling from stairs?
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    In the year 1556 A.D., the Mughal Emperor Humayun passed away following a sudden fall from the stairs of his library in his fort at Delhi.

  • 184
    Who was the architect of the Taj Mahal?

    • A
      Muhammad Hussain done clear
    • B
      Ustad Ahmed Lahori done clear
    • C
      Shah Isa done clear
    • D
      Ismail done clear
    FAQ
    Who built the Taj Mahal and why?
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    In honour of Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess and his third and most favoured bride, the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan constructed it in 1631.

  • 185
    By whom was the Mansabdari system introduced in India?

    • A
      Babur done clear
    • B
      Humayun done clear
    • C
      Akbar done clear
    • D
      Jahangir done clear
    FAQ
    Who introduced Mansabdari and Jagirdari system?
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    Akbar institutionalised it and put a military and civil administrative framework around it. The Mansabdars were the officers who joined the Mughal Empire. Mansabdars may be moved from one area of the government to another, such as from the military to the civil sector or vice versa.

  • 186
    Which of the following is the incorrect pair?

    • A
      Abul Fazal Chief -Advisor done clear
    • B
      Faizi - Poet done clear
    • C
      Birbal - Finance Minister done clear
    • D
      All are correct done clear
    FAQ
    What was Abul Fazl famous for?
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    The three-volume Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign, was written by him. He was also a member of the Nine Jewels of Akbar's royal court and Faizi, the emperor's poet laureate, was his brother.

  • 187
    Which of the following people lacks literacy?

    • A
      Jahagir done clear
    • B
      Shah Jahan done clear
    • C
      Akbar done clear
    • D
      Aurangzeb done clear
    FAQ
    Why was Akbar illiterate?
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    On October 15, 1542, Akbar was born. He spent his young years learning how to hunt, run, and battle, which helped him become a fearless, strong, and courageous warrior. Because of his dyslexia, Akbar never desired to read or write.

  • 188
    Which of the following best describes the reason for the fall of the Mughal Empire?

    • A
      War of succession among sons of Aurangzeb done clear
    • B
      Attacks of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali done clear
    • C
      Revolts of various communities like Jats, Sikhs, Rajputs etc. done clear
    • D
      All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire. done clear
    FAQ
    What were the causes of the fall of Mughal Empire?
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    Because of Padishah Aurangzeb's intolerable policies, which sparked a broad uprising against the Mughal Empire, it fell into disrepute. In the meantime, the Mughals were outclassed by European traders using cutting-edge technology.

  • 189
    The well-known artwork depicting the legendary singer Tansen's entrance at the Mughal Court displays:

    • A
      The Persian Style done clear
    • B
      Gandhara Style done clear
    • C
      Hindu Style done clear
    • D
      The fusion of the Mughal and Hindu Styles done clear
    FAQ
    Who gave the title Mian to Tansen?
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    Tansen was a court musician in Raja Ramachandra's darbar. After learning of Tansen's extraordinary talent, Akbar wrote the king a "firman" requesting Tansen and appointed him as one of the Navaratnas in his court. He bestowed upon him the name "Mian."

  • 190
    The Mughal army defeated Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar in the battle of:

    • A
      Mewar done clear
    • B
      Chittor done clear
    • C
      Haldighati done clear
    • D
      Udaipur done clear
    FAQ
    Who fought against Akbar in the Battle of Haldighati in 1576?
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    The Mughal emperor Akbar's army, commanded by Man Singh I of Amber, engaged the armies of Maharana Pratap, the Rana of Mewar, in the Battle of Haldighati on June 18, 1576.

  • 191
    Fruits were imported by the Mughals from:

    • A
      Samarkand done clear
    • B
      Arabia done clear
    • C
      Kabul done clear
    • D
      Portugal done clear
    FAQ
    How was the government organized in the Mughal Empire?
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    The "Subas" of the Mugal Empire were further divided into "Sarkar," "Pargana," and "Gram." During Akbar's reigns, there were 15 Subas (provinces), while under the rule of Auranzeb, there were 20. The Mansabdari system was introduced by the Akbar.

  • 192
    The Mughal ruler who died after unexpectedly falling down a stairway was:

    • A
      Babur done clear
    • B
      Shah Jahan done clear
    • C
      Humayun done clear
    • D
      Aurangzeb done clear
    FAQ
    Why was Akbar the greatest Mughal emperor?
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    The reign of Akbar had a major impact on Indian history. The Mughal Empire expanded in size and richness under his control. He established successful political and social changes in addition to a strong military structure.

  • 193
    Which Mughal emperor had granted permission to the British to set up their trading centre in Surat?

    • A
      Babur done clear
    • B
      Akbar done clear
    • C
      Jahangir done clear
    • D
      Humayun done clear
    FAQ
    How did the East India Company gain control of India?
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    The Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked a significant turning point in the East India Corporation's development from a successful trading company into a full-fledged empire. Only 3,000 Company soldiers faced out against 50,000 Indian soldiers under the command of the Nawab of Bengal.

  • 194
    Who was the Pala leader who initiated the tripartite conflict?

    • A
      Devapala done clear
    • B
      Mahipala done clear
    • C
      Dharmapala done clear
    • D
      Gopala done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the greatest Pala ruler?
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    The Pala Empire of Bengal, located in the Indian Subcontinent, was ruled by Devapala, who was its most powerful king. He succeeded his father Dharamapala as the third king in the line.

  • 195
    Which state from the list below was not a victim of "The Subsidiary Alliance System"?

    • A
      Mysore done clear
    • B
      Satara done clear
    • C
      Awadh done clear
    • D
      Hyderabad done clear
    FAQ
    What was subsidiary alliance?
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    In South Asian history, a subsidiary alliance was a tributary alliance between an Indian state and a European East India Company.

  • 196
    Which state was "The Subsidiary Alliance System's" first victim?

    • A
      Satara done clear
    • B
      Mysore done clear
    • C
      Hyderabad done clear
    • D
      Awadh done clear
    FAQ
    Who introduced subsidiary alliance in India and why?
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    While serving as the Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805, Lord Wellesley developed the subsidiary alliance in India. In South Asian history, a subsidiary alliance was a tributary alliance between an Indian state and a European East India Company.

  • 197
    In the Battle of Haldighati (1576), Rajput and Mughal soldiers engaged in combat. Who commanded the Mughal army?

    • A
      Man Singh done clear
    • B
      Jai Singh done clear
    • C
      Khurram done clear
    • D
      Akbar done clear
    FAQ
    Who led the Rajputs in the Battle of Haldighati?
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    Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar and Raja Man Singh of Amber, the commander of the Mughal emperor Akbar, engaged in combat in the Battle of Haldighati in 1576.

  • 198
    Who among the Pratihara kings hosted the famous poet Rajasekhara at his court?

    • A
      Vatsaraja done clear
    • B
      Mahipala done clear
    • C
      Nagahhatta-II done clear
    • D
      Mihira Bhoja done clear
    FAQ
    Who was rajshekhar?
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    Rajashekhara was a poet, playwright, and critic who wrote in Sanskrit. He served as the Gurjara Pratiharas' court poet. The Kavyamimamsa was written by Rajashekhara between 880 and 920 CE.

  • 199
    Painting reached its pinnacle under the reign of:

    • A
      Akbar done clear
    • B
      Aurangzeb done clear
    • C
      Jahangir done clear
    • D
      Shahjahan done clear
    FAQ
    What kind of painting was used in the reign of Jahangir?
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    He had frequent interactions with the English Crown during his reign and received gifts of oil paintings, including portraits of the King and Queen.

  • 200
    Which of the following Mughal kings was in power when Gujarat and the Deccan experienced a severe famine?

    • A
      Aurangzeb done clear
    • B
      Jahangir done clear
    • C
      Akbar done clear
    • D
      Shahjahan done clear
    FAQ
    What is the full name of Aurangzeb?
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    The sixth ruler of the Mughal Empire, Muhi al-Din Muhammad, also known as Aurangzeb or Alamgir, ruled from July 1658 until his demise in 1707.
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