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THE MUGHALS
THE MUGHALS
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Question 1 |
Who is the founder of Mughal Empire in India?
Sher Shah | |
Babur | |
Akbar | |
Humayun |
Question 2 |
Which of the following statements is/are wrong?
Babur's original name is zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur. | |
Babur was a descendant from his father’s side ofTimur, the turk,and Mothers side of Chengizkhan, the mongol. | |
At the age of sixteen Babur took over the responsibility of Farghana | |
On April 21, 1526, he defeated Ibrahim Lodi in first battle of Panipat. |
Question 3 |
Match the following
- Kanwah War - 1529
- The Battle of Gaghra - 1528
- Chanderi War - 1526
- Battle of Panipat - 1527
4 1 3 2 | |
4 1 2 3 | |
1 2 3 4 | |
4 3 2 1 |
Question 4 |
The book of Tuzuk-i-Babri / memories of Babur autobiography was written in which language ?
Arabic | |
Latin | |
Turki | |
Tamil |
Question 5 |
Where did the Humayun work as governor ?
Bihar | |
Badakshan | |
Kabul | |
Kandahar |
Question 6 |
Which of the following statements is/ are wrong?
- Kamran, Askari and Hindal were Babur's brothers.
- Under the rule of Humayun, the Rajputs thought to drive the Mughals out of India.
- Sherkhan defeated humauyun in the battle of chausa in AD 1539 and then he defeated sherkhan in the battle of kanauj in AD 1540.
- Bahadur shah of Gujarat was also a threat to Humayun
1 and 2 | |
1 and 3 | |
3 and 4 | |
2 and 4 |
Question 7 |
Akbar was born in which place and when ?
AD 1540 and the Amarkot | |
AD 1542 and the Amarkot | |
AD 1545 and Dilwara | |
AD 1542 and Kabul |
Question 8 |
Who supported Humayun to recapture the Delhi?
King of Persia | |
King of Bihar | |
Mughal King | |
Maratha king |
Question 9 |
The line “ If there was an possibility of falling , He was not a man to miss it ” refers to.
Babur | |
Humayun | |
Sher Shah | |
Akbar |
Question 10 |
What is meant by humayun?
Champion | |
Fortunate | |
Tiger | |
King of world
|
Question 11 |
Who was appointed as the guardian of Akbar?
Shershah Sur | |
Bairam khan | |
Kamran | |
Amithabanu |
Question 12 |
What is Sher shah sur’s real name?
Sherkhan | |
Farid | |
Sur | |
Ulemas |
Question 13 |
Who gave the title of “Sher Khan” to Sher shah sur?
Kamran who ruled Kabul | |
Kamran who ruled Jaunpur | |
Governor of Bangladesh | |
King of Bihar |
Question 14 |
The dynasty founded by sher shah sur is called as?
Sur | |
Bairam | |
Coorg | |
Chausa |
Question 15 |
The last expedition of shershah was against whom ?
Humayun | |
Sindhu and Multan | |
Malavum, Reich's, Marwar | |
Bundlekhand |
Question 16 |
Match the following
- Babur - AD 1530-1540
- Sher shah - AD 1545
- Fort kalinjar - 1540-1545
- Humayun - AD 1606-1627
- Akbar - AD 1526 - 1530
- Jahangir - AD 1556-1605
6 5 4 3 2 1 | |
1 2 5 4 5 6 | |
5 3 1 2 6 4 | |
5 3 2 1 6 4
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Question 17 |
Which of the following statements is /are correct ?
- Sher shah was the architect of the brilliant administrative system and he listen to the advise of ulemas.
- He handed over the administration's minor affairs to his council of ministers.
1 only | |
2 only | |
1 and 2 | |
None of these |
Question 18 |
Match the following
- Divani-e-Vijayat - military officer.
- Divani-e-Rasalath - Budget, expenditure, liability.
- Divani-e-Rasalath - Budget, expenditure, liability.
- Diwani-e-Insha – Ambassadors and envoys
4 2 3 1 | |
2 4 1 3 | |
1 2 3 4 | |
2 1 4 3 |
Question 19 |
Which of the following statements is wrong ?
AD In 1539, Sherkhan defeated Humayu in the battle of Chausa. | |
AD In 1545 Sher shah invaded Bundlekhand. | |
Sher shah died due to the explosion of gun powder when he invaded the fort of kalinjar | |
Due to the Chausa war sher shah capture of Delhi. |
Question 20 |
Arrange the sher shah’s Administrative System in ascending order
Sarkar-Parganas-Village | |
Parganas - Sarkar -Village | |
Village-Parganas-Sarkar | |
Parganas -village-Sarkar |
Question 21 |
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- Shershah canceled the Ryotwari system and issued patta on the ownership of the land to farmers.
- He Established 1/6 as part of the government's share yield.
1 only right | |
2 only | |
1 and 2 | |
None of these |
Question 22 |
In which year Aurangzeb died ?
1658 | |
1666 | |
1707 | |
1654 |
Question 23 |
Whose military policies were followed by Shershah's ?.
Ala-ud-din khilji | |
Jalaluddin Khilji | |
Mohammed bin Tughluq | |
Humayun |
Question 24 |
How was the horse warming is called in the horse army?
Kadh | |
Dagh | |
Cook | |
Ek |
Question 25 |
Which of the following statements is /are wrong ?
- Shershah has the concept that all of them were equal infront of the law.
- Shearsha also investigated all the cases.
- Sher Shah's Justice Administration was assisted by the chief Qazi.
1 only | |
2 only | |
3 only | |
None of these |
Question 26 |
Which of the following statements is /are correct ?
- Shershah was called "the father of modern currency".
- His currency adjustment has improved the economic situation of the nation.
1 and 2 is correct , and statement 2 is correct explanation for statement 1 | |
1 and 2 is correct , and statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1 | |
1 only | |
2 only |
Question 27 |
In which language did shershahs name is scripted in the gold and silver coins?
Hindi | |
Farsi | |
Devanagiri | |
Urdu |
Question 28 |
Who is called as “the father of modern currency”?
Sher Shah | |
Akbar | |
Babur | |
Jahangir |
Question 29 |
Where is Sher Shah's mosoleum located?
Sasaram | |
Amarkot | |
Bengal | |
Multan |
Question 30 |
Who built Purana Qila?
Sher Shah | |
Akbar | |
Babur | |
Jahangir |
Question 31 |
Where did Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar born ?
Sasaram | |
Amarkot | |
Bengal | |
Multan |
Question 32 |
Who appointed Bairam khan as gaurdian for akbar ?
Humayun | |
Shershah Sur | |
Jahangir | |
Hemu |
Question 33 |
Mughal rule was re-created in Delhi and Agra by
Akbar's Deccan policy | |
Second Battle of Panipat | |
Akbar's Rajput Policy | |
Din-i-ilahi |
Question 34 |
When was the second battle of panipat fought ?
1526 | |
1556 | |
1761 | |
1713 |
Question 35 |
Who was the King defeated by Akbar in second battle of panipat ?
Hemu | |
Sher Shah | |
Poros | |
Bairam khan |
Question 36 |
Which of the following statements is /are wrong ?
- Hemu was killed in the Second Panipat War.
- Akbar’s foster mother maham anaga controlled the affairs for two years.The period of her rule was also known as “Petticoat Government”BhairMal of jaipur gave his daughter in marriage to Akbar
- Akbar annexed the rajput state of gondwana , Rani Durgavathi , offered a stiff resistance , but she was defeated.
1 and 2 only | |
2 and 3 only | |
1 and 4 only | |
None of these |
Question 37 |
Raja Todar, Raja mansingh, Raja Bhagawan Das, Birbhal is present in whose court ?
Akbar | |
Jahangir | |
Shah Jahan | |
Aurangzeb |
Question 38 |
Who translated Bhagavata purana into persian ?
Raja mansingh | |
Raja Bhagavan Das | |
Raja Todar mal | |
Birbal |
Question 39 |
Whois the author of books 'Ain- i -Akbari' and 'Akbar Nama'?
Abul Faizi | |
Abul Fazal | |
Birbal | |
Raja Todar |
Question 40 |
By whom the Ramayana and Mahabharata were translated into Persian?
Abul Faizi | |
Abul Fazal | |
Birbal | |
Raja Todar |
Question 41 |
Who was the musician in Akbar's court?
Abul Fazal | |
Tansen | |
Abul Faizi | |
Birbal |
Question 42 |
Which of the following statements is / are correct ?
- Akbar was not an orthodox muslim and very tolerant.In 1575, he constructed a building known as Ibadat Khana.
- He issued famous “ infallibility Decree” which made Akbar as the religious head as well as the king.
- In 1582 Akbar promulgated a new religion called the Din-I -ilahi / Divine faith.
- Akbar forced to follow the religion of Din-i-ilahi.
1,2 and 3 | |
1 , 2 , 3 and 4 | |
2 , 3 , 4 and 5 | |
All of these |
Question 43 |
Who was the forerunner of akbar in the field of land revenue system ?
Sher Shah | |
Bairam khan | |
Abul Fazal | |
Abul Faizi |
Question 44 |
Who was the Minister of Revenue for Akbar?
Raja Bhagvan Das | |
Raja Tondar mal | |
Birbal | |
Raja mansingh |
Question 45 |
Which of the following statement is/are correct ?
- Akbar was not an orthodox muslim and was very tolerant.
- Akbar's father was a Sunni muslim while his mother was a shia and his gaurdian was a shia, and sheikh mubarak his tutor was also a shia all these made akbar tolerant towards all religion.
1 and 2 is correct , and statement 2 is correct explanation for statement 1 | |
1 and 2 is correct , and statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1 | |
1 only | |
2 only |
Question 46 |
Which of the following statement is/are wrong ?
- Survey of land was made and state revenue was fixed as 1/6 of the actual produce.
- Farmers should pay their taxes in cash only.
- The loan was given to the farmers which could be repaid easily by annual installments.
- Every cultivator was given a patta and were lso required to sign a qubuliyat
1,2 | |
2,3 | |
3,5 | |
1,4 |
Question 47 |
Which system of mughals was the basis of civil and military adninistration of the country?
Rayadwari system | |
Mansabdari system | |
Qibilia system | |
Ibadhkhana system |
Question 48 |
Who introduced the Mansabdari system?
Jahangir | |
Akbar | |
Shah Jahan | |
Shivaji |
Question 49 |
Why did akbar built Fatehpursikri ?
In memory of the victory of Bengal | |
In memory of Gujarat victory | |
In memory of the victory of the Maratha | |
In memory of the victory of Deccan |
Question 50 |
Which of the following statement is/ are wrong about Akbar?
He built the buland darwaza gateway , Akbari mahal , jahangiri mahal , panch mahal and jodh bai palace. | |
He died in 1605 at the age of 70. | |
He introduced the Mansabdari system. | |
The Mansabdars were to recruit their troops and help the emperor when required. |
Question 51 |
What is the Origin Name of Jahangir?
Salim | |
Khuram | |
Khusru | |
Arjundev |
Question 52 |
What is the meaning of Jahangir ?
King of world | |
Conqueror of the world | |
World champion | |
Ruler of the world |
Question 53 |
Why did jahangir killed 5th sikh guru arjun dev ?
Khusru revolted against Jahangir. | |
He supported Khusru. | |
There was hostility between Sikhs and Mughals. | |
Khusru was imprisoned and killed by jahangir. |
Question 54 |
Who visited jahangirs court from england infront of the englands trade administration ?
William Hawkins | |
Sir Thomas Roe | |
Both (A) and (B) | |
None of these |
Question 55 |
In AD 1615 who visited the jahangirs court and got permission to trade at surat?
William Hawkins | |
Sir Thomas Roe | |
Both (A) and (B) | |
None of these |
Question 56 |
Which of the following statements is/ are wrong?
Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri is the autobiography of Jahangir | |
Jahangir introduced a new justice system called “Chain of justice”(shah Burji). | |
Nur Jahan, the original name of Mehr-un-Nisa, was given a title as Nurmahal by shershah. | |
The period from AD 1611 to AD 1626 in Mughal history is known as the "The age of Nur jahan". |
Question 57 |
In which city Jahangir laid out shalimar and nishat gardens ?
Jammu | |
Srinagar | |
Agra | |
Lahore |
Question 58 |
Which of the following is an example of Jahangir's architecture?
Akbar's tomb in Sikhandra | |
The tomb of Itmad-ud- Daula in Agra | |
Great mosque in Lahore | |
All of these |
Question 59 |
The original name of Shah Jahan is
Salim | |
Khurram | |
Asif khan | |
Shahriar |
Question 60 |
What is meant by Shah Jahan?
The king of the world | |
Conqueror of the world | |
World champion | |
Ruler of the world |
Question 61 |
Who helped Shah Jahan to come as king ?
Shahriar | |
Asaf khan | |
Mumtaz | |
Mahabhatkhan |
Question 62 |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- In 1636, Shah Jahan conquered Ahmad City.
- He sent Mahabat Khan towards deccan to conquer ahmed nagar.
- Shah Jahan carried three attempts to conquer Kandhar area and captured it.
- Shah Jahan defeated the rulers of Bijapur and Golkonda.
1,2,3 | |
1,2,4 | |
2,3,4 | |
1,3,4 |
Question 63 |
Whose period is known as the Golden Age of Mughal period?
Jahangir | |
Shah Jahan | |
Akbar | |
Babur |
Question 64 |
During whose period the Mughal Empire reached the peak of fame ?
Jahangir | |
Shah Jahan | |
Akbar | |
Babur |
Question 65 |
Who is known as the Prince of Builders?
Jahangir | |
Shah Jahan | |
Akbar | |
Babur |
Question 66 |
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Shahjahan used red stones to constructed palaces.
- Shah Jahan created a new capital, Shahjahanabad.
- Shah Jahan created the Red Fort in Delhi.
- Rang Mahal, Moti Mahal, Muthu Makal, Diwan-I- kham, Diwan-i-Khas were in the Red Fort.
1,2,3 | |
2, 3, 4 | |
1, 2, 4 | |
2, 3 |
Question 67 |
Who built the Jama Masjid?
Jahangir | |
Shah Jahan | |
Akbar | |
Babur |
Question 68 |
Which of the following statements is/are wrong?
Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal. | |
Taj Mahal Ustad was built under the leadership of Ustad isa. | |
Taj Mahal is located on the banks of the Indus River. | |
Emperor Shah Jahan created the Peacock throne and the valuable Kohinoor Diamond. |
Question 69 |
Who took away the peacock throne in Ad 1739?
Nadir shah | |
Mubarak shah | |
Shah Jahan | |
Manucci |
Question 70 |
In which year did aurangazeb imprisoned his father ?
1658 | |
1666 | |
1707 | |
1654 |
Question 71 |
Who visited India during the reign of Shah Jahan?
Bernier | |
Travernier | |
Manucci | |
All of these |
Question 72 |
Who was the Governor of Deccan during the reign of Shah Jahan?
DaraShuko | |
Shahshuja | |
Aurangzeb | |
Murad |
Question 73 |
Who is known as Alamgir?
DaraShuko | |
Shahshuja | |
Aurangzeb | |
Murad |
Question 74 |
Which of the following statement is correct ?
- Aurangzeb was a pious orthodox sunni muslim.
- Aurangzeb also loved the non-Sunni muslims.
- Aurangzeb canceled 'Jizya' and 'pilgrimage tax' on non-Muslims.
- Aurangzeb removed the Hindus from the state service.
1 and 2 | |
2 and 3 | |
3 and 4 | |
1 and 4 |
Question 75 |
The Sikh guru killed by Aurangzeb was
Eight Sikh Guru | |
Ninth Sikh Guru | |
Tenth Sikh Guru | |
Third Sikh guru |
Question 76 |
What is meant by khalsa ?
Maratha army structure | |
Sikh military organization | |
Maratha, Sikh, Rajaputra, Wild, and Sadnavis | |
Mughal army |
Question 77 |
Whom did Aurangzeb sent to suppress Shivaji?
Vazir | |
Shaista khan | |
Manucci | |
Raja Todar mal |
Question 78 |
What was the main reason for the decline of the Mughal empire?
Sikhs and Marathas revolt against Mughals | |
The ninth Sikh group was killed by Tej Bahadur. | |
Tenth Sikh Guru Gobind Singh made a military base called 'Khalsa'. | |
Deccan cancer killed the aurangazeb. |
Question 79 |
Who created the Sikh religion?
Guru Gobind Singh | |
Tej Bahadur | |
Guru Nanak | |
Kabir |
Question 80 |
Who is the tenth Sikh guru?
Guru Gobind Singh | |
Tej Bahadur | |
Guru Nanak | |
Kabir |
Question 81 |
Mughal rule is a
Democratic rule | |
Military monarchy | |
Monarchy | |
Non-military monarchy |
Question 82 |
Which of the following statement is wrong?
During the Mughal period, the emperor was considered a shadow of God on earth | |
The emperor was assissted by a council of ministers. The most important among them was the wazir or the prime minister. | |
The Mughal empire was divided into different provinces | |
Subas were divided into different districts. This was the last section of the administration |
Question 83 |
Which of the following is arranged in the correct chronological order
Government - Provinces - Suba - Parganas - Sarkar - Villages | |
Government - Provinces - Suba - Sarkar - Parganas - Villages | |
Villages - Sarkar - Parganas - Suba - Provinces - Government | |
Villages - Sarkar - Parganas - Government - Provinces - Suba |
Question 84 |
Who is the founder of zabti system?
Babur | |
Humayun | |
Akbar | |
Jahangir |
Question 85 |
Which was the important branch of the mughal army?
Infantry | |
Cavalry | |
Elephantry | |
Artillery |
Question 86 |
Who assisted the king in the judicial administration of the Mughal empire?
Wazir | |
Chief Qazi | |
Chief Wazir | |
Khurram |
Question 87 |
Which of the following is not the reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire?
- The borders of the Mughal Empire were expanded and it was difficult to control the country from the capital Delhi.
- The absence of the law of primogeniture.
- Religious policy of Aurangazeb
- Invasion of Europeans in India.
- The Mughal army of strength
- Severe penalties were awarded for crimes.
- The cases were investigated with the help of Quran.
1, 2, 3 | |
2, 4, 6 | |
5, 6, 7 | |
All of these |
Question 88 |
Which war ended the afghan rule and paved the way for mughal rule in india ?
First Battle of panipat | |
Second Battle of Panipat | |
The battle of Chanderi | |
The battle of Chanderi |
Question 89 |
In which war the cannons were used in india ?
First Battle of panipat | |
Second Battle of Panipat | |
The battle of Chanderi | |
Kanwah War |
Question 90 |
Who was the forefather of Akbar?
Babur | |
Sher Shah | |
Bairam Khan | |
Allaudin Khilji |
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Question #51: Original Name of the Jahangir is Salim but it is marked as Khuram.
yeah i too noticed that….
also ques 90. forefather of akbar is marked as Sher Shah which is not right.
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51. Original name of Jahangir is Salim.
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