Mughal Empire Quiz

(316 Question & Answers)
  • 261
    Which of the following describes the four Rajput Agnikula classes?

    • A
      Tomars, Pariharas, Chauhans, Pawars done clear
    • B
      Chandellas, Tornars, Solankis, Chauhans done clear
    • C
      Chandellas, Pariharas, Chauhans, Pawars done clear
    • D
      Pariharas, Chauhans, Pawars, Solankis done clear
    FAQ
    What is Agnikula theory regarding the origin of Rajput?
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    Agnikula hypothesis is connected to the fourth theory. It claims that Agni was the ancestor of the Rajputs. According to this legend, Mount Abu was the birthplace of the Rajputs' ancestors.
  • 262
    In the area of agriculture under Mughal control, Parauti was the land:

    • A
      annually cultivated done clear
    • B
      left fallow done clear
    • C
      uncultivated done clear
    • D
      barren land done clear
    FAQ
    What is jagir land?
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    In the Indian subcontinent, a jagir, also spelled jageer, was a kind of feudal land grant at the start of the Jagirdar (Zamindar) system.
  • 263
    Two Sayid brothers, Sayid Hussan Ali Khan and Sayid Abdullah Khan, who attained fame as king-makers in the latter Mughal era, met their downfall during the rule of:

    • A
      Farrukhsiyar done clear
    • B
      Rafi-ud-DaIjat done clear
    • C
      Rafi-ud-Daula done clear
    • D
      Muhammad Shah done clear
    FAQ
    Who were kingmakers?
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    In the later Mughal period, the Sayyid Brothers, Abdulla and Husain Ali, were referred to be "King Makers" because they appointed kings they found suitable and then deposed them when they disobeyed them.
  • 264
    I. Hawkins was the first Englishman to visit Jahangir's court II. Hawkins was called by the name of English Khan, by Jahangir Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct related to Hawkins?

    • A
      Both I and II are correct done clear
    • B
      Both I and II are incorrect done clear
    • C
      Only I is correct done clear
    • D
      Only II is correct done clear
    FAQ
    Who came first in Jahangir's court?
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    The ambassador that arrived in 1608 at "Jahangir's Court" was William Hawkins. William Hawkins oversaw the East India Company's ship "Hector" in 1607 as it travelled to Surat and Aden with James I of England's letters and gifts.
  • 265
    The Mughal presence in the Red Fort was put an end to by:

    • A
      Robert Clive done clear
    • B
      Lord hording done clear
    • C
      Heuroz done clear
    • D
      John Nicholsan done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the last Mughal to reside in Red Fort?
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    It served as the residence of the Mughal empire for 200 years, including for Bahadur Shah Zafar, the final Mughal Emperor. Even after being colonised by the British, the monument has a long history.
  • 266
    The Mughal Emperor who was opposed to 'Sati' was:

    • A
      Babur done clear
    • B
      Humayun done clear
    • C
      Akbar done clear
    • D
      Jehangir done clear
    FAQ
    Which Mughal emperor had only one wife?
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    One of the most hotly contested Mughal emperors was Aurangzeb. He only had one wife, in contrast to other kings. He was known as Zinda Pir because he was a devoted worshipper (living saint).
  • 267
    Which of these Mughal Emperors published their own autobiographies?

    • A
      Shah Alam and Farukh Siyar done clear
    • B
      Babur and Jahangir done clear
    • C
      Jahangir and Shah Jahan done clear
    • D
      Akbr and Aurangzeb done clear
    FAQ
    Who wrote Baburnama in Turkish?
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    The autobiography of Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, the man who established the Mughal empire in India, is titled Tuzuk-i-Baburi (Baburanamah). It was written in Turkish by Babur.
  • 268
    After Delhi was taken in 1739, the enormous wealth of the Mughals fell into the hands of _________.

    • A
      Nadir Shah done clear
    • B
      The English done clear
    • C
      The French done clear
    • D
      The Portuguese done clear
    FAQ
    Who captured the Mughal Empire?
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    During Muammad Shah's rule in the 18th century, the Mughal Empire started to crumble. The Marathas and then the British took over a large portion of its area.
  • 269
    The Mughals' court language was:

    • A
      Urdu done clear
    • B
      Hindi done clear
    • C
      Arabic done clear
    • D
      Persian done clear
    FAQ
    Who made Persian as the court language of the Mughal court?
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    Akbar made Persian the official language of the Mughal Court on purpose.
  • 270
    Which of the following statements on "Doctrine of Lapse" is false?

    • A
      It was started by Lord Dalhousie done clear
    • B
      It was in operations between 1848 and 1856 done clear
    • C
      Nagpur was the first state annexed under this rule done clear
    • D
      Satara, jaipur, Jhansi and Nagpur states were annexed under this rule done clear
    FAQ
    What are the main features of Doctrine of Lapse?
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    The pro-imperialist doctrine of lapse was the strategy used to increase the extent of the British Kingdom's domain in India. Dalhousie first introduced it. The doctrine includes a provision to annex states without heirs when their right to rule expires and is not restored through adoption.
  • 271
    During the Mughal period, "Mansabdars" were:

    • A
      Landlords and zamindars done clear
    • B
      Officials of the state done clear
    • C
      Those who had to give revenue done clear
    • D
      Revenue collectors done clear
    FAQ
    Who were Jagirdars?
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    The Jagirdars were a feudal aristocracy that made money through collecting taxes. The land was taken by the Mughals after the death of the Jagirdar. Jagirdars were the Mughal officers who were granted land (jaigir).
  • 272
    Which of the following statements regarding Tipu Sultan is untrue?

    • A
      He was a Great admirer of Jagadguru Sankracharya of Sringeri done clear
    • B
      His autobiography was Tarikh-i-Khudai done clear
    • C
      He died during the fourth Anglo-Mysore war done clear
    • D
      He laid the foundation of Krishnaraj Sagar Dam on Cauvery done clear
    FAQ
    Who was Tipu Sultan?
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    Tipu Sultan, popularly referred to as the Tiger of Mysore, ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1782 until 1799. In addition, he was a soldier, scholar, and poet. Tipu was Sultan Hyder Ali's son.
  • 273
    The primary source of Imperial revenue throughout the Mughal era was:

    • A
      Agriculture done clear
    • B
      Customs duties done clear
    • C
      Industry done clear
    • D
      Foreign trade done clear
    FAQ
    What was Polaj land?
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    The area known as "polaj" is always planted with a different crop each year and is never permitted to go uncultivated.
  • 274
    I. Jahangir promulgated twelve edicts for the general welfare and better government to mark his coronation II. Jahangir composed verses in Persian and sang Hindi lyrics Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

    • 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
    Why did Jahangir issued 12 ordinances?
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    Jahangir's laws demonstrated his desire to control the populace in a suitable manner in order to establish himself as a loving king who cared deeply about his people.
  • 275
    What city is the Bara Imambara in?

    • A
      Agra done clear
    • B
      Lucknow done clear
    • C
      Patna done clear
    • D
      Allahabad done clear
    FAQ
    What is jizya in Mughal Empire?
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    Jizyah, often spelled Jizya, historically referred to a tax paid by non-Muslim communities to their Muslim rulers.
  • 276
    Jizya was collected under the Mughals from:

    • A
      Persians done clear
    • B
      Muhammadans done clear
    • C
      Hindus done clear
    • D
      Foreign visitors done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the last emperor of the Mughals?
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    Bahadur Shah II, often known as Zafar, the final Mughal emperor, passed away in a British jail in Burma in 1862.
  • 277
    India's first Mughal ruler was:

    • A
      Shahjahan done clear
    • B
      Humayun done clear
    • C
      Babur done clear
    • D
      Akbar done clear
    FAQ
    Where is the Mughal Peacock Throne now?
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    By seizing Delhi in 1739, Nadir Shah finished up his conquest of the Mughal empire and transported the peacock throne to Persia together with other valuables. The Persian Naderi Peacock Throne, which is now held at the national treasury of the Central Bank of Iran, reportedly has pieces of the throne that were allegedly taken apart and combined.
  • 278
    Which Mughal Emperor created the peacock throne?

    • A
      Akbar done clear
    • B
      Shah Jahan done clear
    • C
      Jahangir done clear
    • D
      Aurangzeb done clear
    FAQ
    Who wrote Ramcharitmanas?
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    The poem, which was written in the 16th century by the poet Tulsidas, is out for its profound statement of love for a personal god and its illustration of the ideal behaviour of a husband and king (Rama), a wife (Sita), and a brother(Lakshmana) through the characters they feature.
  • 279
    Which ruler was linked to Tulsidas, the author of the Ram Charit Manas?

    • A
      Chandragupta Maurya done clear
    • B
      Nawab Vajib Ali Sah done clear
    • C
      Harsha done clear
    • D
      Akbar done clear
    FAQ
    Where did British established their first factory?
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    In 1611 C.E., they began by establishing their first factory in Masulipatnam.
  • 280
    Where did the French build their first factory?

    • A
      Surat done clear
    • B
      Masaulipatam done clear
    • C
      Pulicat done clear
    • D
      Cochin done clear
    FAQ
    Who established the Mughal administration?
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    The Mansabdari system, also known as the military administration, served as the backbone of the Mughal Empire from Zahir-ud-din Babur's reign until Akbar's.
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