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Mughal Empire (1526-1707 CE) Quiz 03
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Q1. From where the Mansabdari system was borrowed?
A.
Afghanistan
B.
Turkey
C.
Mongolia
D.
Persia
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Correct Answer:
C
Akbar derived the Mansabdari system from the decimal-based military organization of the Mongols (Chengiz Khan).
Q2. Who propounded ’Din-e-Illahi’?
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangjeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Babur
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Correct Answer:
A
Akbar introduced this syncretic 'Divine Faith' in 1582, combining elements of Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism.
Q3. In which year was the First Battle of Panipat fought?
A.
1526 A.D.
B.
1556 A.D.
C.
1605 A.D.
D.
1761 A.D.
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Correct Answer:
A
The battle between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi in 1526 marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.
Q4. Pietra dura, a decorative style, was adopted in Mughal architecture from the reign of
A.
Humayun
B.
Jahangir
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer:
B
While it reached its peak under Shah Jahan, the first significant use of Pietra Dura (stone inlay) began during Jahangir's reign.
Q5. Which poet translated parts of the ’Lilavati’ and ’Kathasaritsagar’ into Persian?
A.
Birbal
B.
Mansur
C.
Faizi
D.
Abul Fazal
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Correct Answer:
C
Faizi was the 'Malik-ush-Shu'ara' (Poet Laureate) in Akbar's court and translated these mathematical and literary classics.
Q6. Whose said: â€I came alone and I am going alone. I have not done well to the country…â€
A.
Mir Jumla
B.
Dara Shikoh
C.
Jahangir
D.
Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer:
D
These were the final words of Aurangzeb in a letter to his son, reflecting on his long and difficult reign.
Q7. Who was the first to make use of artillery in warfare during the medieval period in India?
A.
Babur
B.
Akbar
C.
Sher Shah Suri
D.
Ibrahim Lodhi
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Correct Answer:
A
Babur introduced cannons and gunpowder to Indian warfare during the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
Q8. Who among the following was named as Zinda Pir or Living Saint in Mughal period?
A.
Babur
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Aurangzeb
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Correct Answer:
D
Aurangzeb was called 'Zinda Pir' due to his simple lifestyle and strict adherence to Islamic law (Sharia).
Q9. Humayun Nama was written by
A.
Humayun
B.
Mirza Kamran
C.
Bairam Khan
D.
Gulbadan Begum
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Correct Answer:
D
Gulbadan Begum, the sister of Humayun, wrote this account of her brother's life at the request of Akbar.
Q10. Two of the great Mughals wrote their own memories. There were
A.
Babar and Humayun
B.
Humayun and Jahangir
C.
Babar and Jahangir
D.
Jahangir and Shahjahan
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Correct Answer:
C
Babur wrote 'Baburnama' in Turkish, and Jahangir wrote 'Tuzuk-e-Jahangiri' in Persian.
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