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(96) The place for Amritsar given by Mughal emperor Akbar to:
[A] Guru Harakrishan
[B] Guru Teg Bahadur
[C] Guru Amar Das
[D] Guru Ram Das

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The place for Amritsar given by Mughal emperor Akbar to Guru Ram Das. The land was a gift from the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542-1605) to Guru Amar Das's daughter, Bibi Bhani, married to (Guru) Ram Das. The name "Amritsar" was originally given to this holy pool created by the fourth Sikh Guru. Amritsar is one of five holy sarovars (sacred pools) in this city.

(97) The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the view point of:
[A] strategic stronghold
[B] communication
[C] natural resources
[D] buffer territory

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the view point of strategic stronghold. Shah Jahan recovered Kandhar in 1638 from the Iranians but lost it again in 1649 despite three campaigns. The loss of Kandhar was a big blow as it was a strategic stronghold.

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(98) Who invented the technique of extracting scent from Rose ?
[A] Roshan Ara
[B] Mumtaz Mahal
[C] Nurjahan
[D] Maham Anga

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

Nurjahan invented the technique of extracting scent from Rose. Nur Jahan, born Mehr-un-Nissa was the twentieth wife and chief consort of the Mughal emperor Jahangir from 1620 until his death in 1627.

(99) Which of the following Rajput dynasties did not surrender to Akbar ?
[A] Rathor
[B] Pratihara
[C] Sisodiya
[D] Parmar

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

Sisodiya dynasty that ruled mewar did not surrender to emperor Akbar until and unless Jahangir defeated Rana Pratap's Son.

(100) The first Mughal building to have been built entirely of marble is:
[A] Humayun’s tomb
[B] Taj Mahal
[C] Akbar’s mausoleum
[D] Itmad-ud-Daula’s tomb

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

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