History Quiz

Q. Among the following, which Mughal emperor introduced the policy of Sulah-i-Kul? (a) Akbar (b) Jahangir  (c) Humayun (d) Aurangzeb Ans: (a) Akbar Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Akbar. The policy of Sulah-i-Kul, which means “peace with all,” was introduced by the Mughal emperor Akbar. It was a significant policy aimed at promoting religious […]

Q. Mahzar of 1579 was drafted by (a) Sheikh Mubarak (b) Abdun Nabi (c) Abul Fazal (d) Faizi Ans: (a) Sheikh Mubarak Explanation: Abul Fazl and Sheikh Mubarak. In September 1579, Sheikh Mubarak drafted and issued a Mahazar signed by leading Ulemas, Sadr-us-sadur and other Muslim law experts declaring Jalalu din Muhammad Akbar as amir-ul-momin

Q. During the Mughal period, what was Narnal or light artillery? (a) One carried on elephant back (b) One carried on camel back (c) One carried by man (d) None of these Ans: (c) One carried by man Explanation: During the Mughal period, Narnal or light artillery was termed as one carried by man. There were

Q. Which year of Akbar’s reign has been regarded by the historian Vicent A. Smith as the most critical time? (a) 1556 AD (b) 1561 AD (c) 1571 AD (d) 1581 AD Ans: (d) 1581 AD

Q. On whom emperor, Akbar conferred the title of ‘Jagat Guru’ ? (a) Purushottam (b) Dastur Meherji Rana (c) Hari Vijay Suri (d) Devi Ans: (c) Hari Vijay Suri Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Hari Vijay Suri. Emperor Akbar conferred the title of “Jagat Guru” on Hari Vijay Suri. Hari Vijay Suri was a

Q. What was the percentage (of the total revenue charged) of the extra tax charged by Sher Shah for the use of general welfare in calamities and emergencies? (a) 7.5% (b) 5.0% (c) 2.5% (d) 1.5% Ans: (c) 2.5%  Explanation: The correct answer is (c) 2.5%. Sher Shah Suri, the ruler of the Sur dynasty

Q. In which language did Babar wrote his Autobiography? (a) Farsee (b) Arabi (c) Turki  (d) None of these Ans: (c) Turki Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Turki. Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, wrote his autobiography in the Chagatai Turkic language, which is often referred to as “Turki.” The title of his

Q. Who among the following Englishmen was well versed in the Turkish language, received a Mansab of 400 and the title of ‘English Khan’ or Firangi Khan? (a) Fitch (b) Mildenhall (c) Hawkins (d) Sir Thomas Roe Ans: (c) Hawkins Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Hawkins. Sir Thomas Hawkins, an Englishman, was well versed

Q. Who was proclaimed as Mughal emperor by Asaf Khan on Jahangir’s death to ensure Khurram’s (Shahjahan’s) enthronement? (a) Shahryar (b) Dawar Baksh (c) Tahmurs (d) Hoshang Ans: (b) Dawar Baksh Explanation: Dawar Baksh was proclaimed as Mughal emperor by Asaf Khan on Jahangir’s death to ensure Khurram’s Shahjahan’s enthronement. Upon the death of Jahangir in

Q. Who was the infamous Qazi Fazihat or Qazi Fazilat during the reign of Sher Shah? (a) Governor of Bengal (b) Qazi-i-lashkar (c) Qazi-ul-Qazzat (d) Qazi of Bengal Ans: (a) Governor of Bengal Explanation: The governor of Bengal, Khidr Khan, attempted to declare independence from the Sur Empire in 1541. However, his plan was unsuccessful and