June 2023

Q. Arrange the following events of Jahagir’s reign in the chronological order? 1. Captain Hawkin’s visit to Jahangir’s court. 2. Sir Thomas Aoe’s arrival at Jahanir’s court. 3. Mahabat Khan’s revolt and caputre of Jahangir. 4. Prince Khrram’s revolt against his father. 5. Jahangir’s marriage with Nur Jahan. 6. Issue of 12 famous ordinaces. Choose […]

Q. Which among the following titles was/were not assumed by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar? 1. Caliph 2. Ghazi 3. Imam 4. Mujahid (a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3 (c) Only 1 (d) Only 2 Ans: (d) Only 2

Q. Name the person/persons who invited Babur to invade India. 1. Daulat Khan Lodi 2. Mahmud Lodi 3. Bhara Mal of Amber 4. Rana Sanga of Mewar 5. Alam Khan Lodi (a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3, 4 (c) 1, 4, 5 (d) 3, 4, 5 Ans: (c) 1, 4, 5

Q. What was the reasons of the decline of Mughal empire ? 1. Aurangzeb’s religious and political policy 2. Peasants became stronger 3. Zamidars became rebellion 4. Administration was centralised Which of the above is/are correct? (a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 3 Ans:

Q. Why did reign of Shahjahan considered as the ‘golden period’ of Mughal empire? 1. Trade and commerce flourished. 2. The was no external threat to India. The country was safe and sound. 3. The territorial expansion was at its top. 4. Financially the state was comfortable. (a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and

Q. Which of the following was/were steps taken by Sher Shah to promote trade and commerce? 1. Making travel safe for trader. 2. Building a new highway between Delhi and Warangal. 3. Abolishing internal duties and levying taxes only at the points of import and sale. 4. Building sarais along roadways. (a) 1, 2 and

Q. Which of the following statements about the revenue system of the Mughals is incorrect? 1. Land revenue was collected as a fixed share varying from 1/3 rd to 1/2 of the total produce. 2. Ryots were evicted from their holding for default of payment. 3. Akbar followed Sher Shah’s land revenue system. 4. Patta

Q. The greatest literary achievement of the Mughal period can be said to be 1. preserving of official records in a systematic manner. 2. the replacement of religious bias by secular attitude among the men of letters and their patrons. 3. adoption of a common language to understand the thinking of the common people. 4.

Q. Which of the following statements about Aurangzeb is true? 1. He was the greatest Mughal emperor. 2. He worked for the glory of the Mughal dynasty. 3. He dismissed tradition of music in his court. 4. His biggest enemy was marathas. Which of the above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2  (b) 3 and