Mughal Empire Quiz

(316 Question & Answers)
  • 221
    Who was the ruler who attacked Delhi and stole the Kohinoor diamond?

    • A
      Nadir Shah done clear
    • B
      Firuz Shah done clear
    • C
      Mohammed Shah done clear
    • D
      Mohammed Ghori done clear
    FAQ
    What is the price of Kohinoor diamond?
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    The most valuable diamond in the entire world is the Kohinoor. According to accounts, the oval 109 carat diamond weighs 21.6 grammes and is the principal diamond of the British Crown.
  • 222
    What was Polaj during the Mughal era?

    • A
      land annually cultivated done clear
    • B
      land left fallow done clear
    • C
      land uncultivated done clear
    • D
      barren land done clear
    FAQ
    What was Polaj land?
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    The field known as "polaj" is always used for cultivation, with successive crops being planted there each year.
  • 223
    What was Nur Jahan's original name?

    • A
      Zeb-un-Nissa done clear
    • B
      Fatima Begum done clear
    • C
      Mehr-un-Nissa done clear
    • D
      Jahanara done clear
    FAQ
    Who was Mehr-un-Nissa better known as?
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    The Mughal emperor Jahangir's chief wife and empress consort was Nur Jahan, also known as Mehr-un-Nissa. She was Jahangir's twentieth and last wife.
  • 224
    The Mughals have become immortal by their accomplishments in the field of:

    • A
      Political done clear
    • B
      Architectural done clear
    • C
      Military done clear
    • D
      Social done clear
    FAQ
    What is the most famous Mughal architecture?
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    The most well-known example of Mughal architecture and one of India's most recognisable landmarks in general is the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
  • 225
    On __________, the Treaty of Lahore was signed.

    • A
      1836 A.D. done clear
    • B
      1846 A.D. done clear
    • C
      1725 A.D. done clear
    • D
      1816 A.D. done clear
    FAQ
    What was the Treaty of Lahore?
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    After the First Sikh War, on March 9, 1846, the Treaty of Lahore was signed. The Sikhs consented to give the British control of Kashmir, Hazara, and Jalandhar Doab as part of the pact. The British received the Kohinoor diamond as a result of this arrangement.
  • 226
    Who was the son-in-law of Nur Jahan?

    • A
      Khurram done clear
    • B
      Nazim done clear
    • C
      Abdul done clear
    • D
      Shahryar done clear
    FAQ
    What was Nur Jahan known for?
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    During her reign, Nur Jahan managed family conflicts and rebel uprisings while defending the Empire's frontiers without her husband. Her administrative abilities proved to be extremely useful.
  • 227
    Tansen, a legendary musician of his era, appeared in court of:

    • A
      Jahangir done clear
    • B
      Akbar done clear
    • C
      Shahjahan done clear
    • D
      Bahadur Shah done clear
    FAQ
    How did Tansen go to Akbar court?
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    Tansen did not want to travel, but Raja Ramchandra Singh persuaded him to do so in order to reach a larger audience and sent him to Akbar with gifts. In 1556, Tansen arrived to Akbar's court, where he quickly won the Emperor's heart.
  • 228
    Jahangir was born in:

    • A
      1569 done clear
    • B
      1669 done clear
    • C
      1769 done clear
    • D
      1869 done clear
    FAQ
    At what age Jahangir died?
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    Nur-ud-Din Muhammad Salim was the fourth Mughal Emperor, also known by his imperial name Jahangir, governed from 1605 until his demise in 1627. At the age of 58, he passed away.
  • 229
    The father of Jahangir was:

    • A
      Babur done clear
    • B
      Humayun done clear
    • C
      Akbar done clear
    • D
      Shah Jahan done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the father of Jahangir?
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    Al-Fath Jalal-Din Abu'l-Fath The third Mughal emperor, Muhammad Akbar, sometimes referred to as Akbar the Great, ruled from 1556 to 1605. Prince Salim, often known as Jahangir, the eldest son of Akbar, succeeded his father as emperor.
  • 230
    Which of the following individuals did James I, king of England, sent as an ambassador to Jahangir's court?

    • A
      John Hawkins done clear
    • B
      Willia Todd done clear
    • C
      Sir Thomas Roe done clear
    • D
      Sir Walter Raleigh done clear
    FAQ
    Why did Sir Thomas Roe visited Jahangir's court?
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    At the period, the Portuguese enjoyed prosperous trading ties with India and exerted influence over the Mughal court to support the Mughals' opposition against the British. In order to do what Hawkins was unable to, the English made the decision to send Sir Thomas Roe to Jahangir's court.
  • 231
    The Mughal judicial system was established by:

    • A
      Vakil done clear
    • B
      Diwan done clear
    • C
      Kazis done clear
    • D
      Mansabdars done clear
    FAQ
    What was the official language of the Mughal court?
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    The promotion of Persian was evident because the Mughals had chosen it as the court language. The Mughals' encouragement of Persian language and literature was influenced by a range of social, political, and economic factors.
  • 232
    Dhillika (Delhi) was established by the:

    • A
      Chauhans done clear
    • B
      Tomars done clear
    • C
      Pawars done clear
    • D
      Pariharas done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded Dhilika Puri?
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    The Tomara Rajputs (Tomara dynasty), who were formerly feudators of the Gurjara-Pratiharas, created the city of Dhillika in the Haryana region (modern Delhi).
  • 233
    Take into account the following claims on Sudarshan Lake. Which one is accurate?

    • A
      It was constructed by Pushyagupta, the Governor of Saurashtra region during Chandragupta Maurya done clear
    • B
      Tushaap constructed a darn on the lake during Ashoka Maurya done clear
    • C
      First reconstruction was undertaken by Governor Suvishakh during Saka satrap Rudradaman and 2nd by Chakrapalit during the reign of Skandgupta done clear
    • D
      All of the above done clear
    FAQ
    What was the use of sudarshana Lake?
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    The Sudharshan Lake was a man-made reservoir constructed by the Mauryan emperors to control floods, according to the Junagarh inscription. Rudradaman I, a Shaka king, rebuilt the lake sometime around 150 AD.
  • 234
    Which of the following fort was referred to as the "Key of Deccan"?

    • A
      Kalinjar done clear
    • B
      Ajaygarh done clear
    • C
      Asirgarh done clear
    • D
      Gulbarga done clear
    FAQ
    Who built Asigarh fort?
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    They belonged to the Pushyabhuti or Vardhana Dynasty. Materials from the former fort, which dates to the seventh century CE, appear to have been used to construct the current fort. The Asigarh Fort has a close relationship with Anangpal Tomar, the former Tomar King who governed Delhi.
  • 235
    The origins of painting in the Mughal period was _________ .

    • A
      Persian done clear
    • B
      Hindu done clear
    • C
      French done clear
    • D
      Afghan done clear
    FAQ
    Which painting art was famous in Mughal era?
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    The Mughal painting style, which developed in India during the reigns of the Mughal emperors, was mostly used for book illustrations and the creation of individual miniatures (16th–18th century).
  • 236
    One of the primary imports during the Mughals' reign was:

    • A
      pepper done clear
    • B
      raw silk done clear
    • C
      cotton done clear
    • D
      opium done clear
    FAQ
    What were the major economic sources of Mughals?
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    The Mughal Empire's economy was sustained by trade, agriculture, and other sectors of the economy. India's economy has always been based on agriculture. Because of this, during the Mughal era, agriculture was the main source of national wealth and the majority of people were worked in it.
  • 237
    Who constructed Rumi Darwaza and Imambara?

    • A
      Wajid Ali Shah done clear
    • B
      Asaf-ud-daula done clear
    • C
      Shuja-ud-daula done clear
    • D
      Adbdul Mansur done clear
    FAQ
    Which is also called as Turkish gate?
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    In Lucknow, the 60-foot-tall Rumi Gate was built between 1784 and 1786, during the rule of Nawab Asafi-ud-Daula. It is also known as Turkish Gate and is supposed to be identical in design to a bygone doorway at Constantinople in Turkey.
  • 238
    Which of the following Mughal structures is rumoured to have the special quality of having exactly equal length and width?

    • A
      Agra Fort done clear
    • B
      Red Fort done clear
    • C
      Taj Mahal done clear
    • D
      Buland Darwaza done clear
    FAQ
    Why is Mughal architecture considered unique?
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    Northern India underwent a dramatic renaissance of Islamic architecture during the Mughal era. Persian, Indian, and different regional styles were combined to create works of exceptional quality and elegance under the patronage of the Mughal emperors.
  • 239
    Abdul Hamid Lahori, a historian, was in the court of:

    • A
      Aurangzeb done clear
    • B
      Akbar done clear
    • C
      Shahjahan done clear
    • D
      Jahangir done clear
    FAQ
    Who was Abdul Ahmad Lahori?
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    During the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Abdul Hamid Lahori travelled and served as the government's historian. He is most known for his creation, Padshahnamah, which served as the official pictorial history of Shah Jahan the Great's rule as the Mughal Emperor.
  • 240
    The reign of which Mughal emperor is referred to as the "golden age of mediaeval art and architecture"?

    • A
      Jahangir's done clear
    • B
      Babur's done clear
    • C
      Humayun's done clear
    • D
      Shah Jahan's done clear
    FAQ
    Why was Akbar's reign called the golden age?
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    Moreover, Akbar created the "Golden Age." The Golden Age incorporated diverse civilizations, a military conquistador, a liberal ruler, the arts, literature, and architecture. From 1556 through 1605, all of these things served to support Indian rule and demonstrate prudence and tolerance.
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