upsc history quiz

Q. Which Mughal emperor stopped the practice of Forceful conversion of prisoners of war? (a) Akbar (b) Jahangir (c) Shah Jahan (d) Aurangzeb Ans: (a) Akbar Explanation:  The correct answer is (a) Akbar. Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, is known for his policy of religious tolerance and his efforts to promote harmony among different religious […]

Q. Mughal-Mewar peace treaty was concluded during the times of ? (a) Humayun (b) Akbar (c) Jahangir (d) Shah Jahan Ans: (c) Jahangir

Q. Which of the following areas was not conquered by Akbar? (a) Kashmir (b) Qandahar (c) Orissa (d) Bidar Ans: (d) Bidar

Q. Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over which province? (a) Gujarat (b) Sind (c) Punjab (d) Mewar Ans: (a) Gujarat Explanation:  The correct answer is (a) Gujarat. Buland Darwaza, located in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, was built by Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over the province

Q. Which Mughal officer helped Humayun capture the fort of Chunargarh from Sher Shah? (a) Rumi Khan (b) Dilwar Khan (c) Hindal (d) Mahabat Khan Ans: (a) Rumi Khan

Q. Between whom was the Battle of Khanwa (1527) fought? (a) Ibrahim Lodi and Rana Sanga (b) Babar and Rana Sanga (c) Humayun and Sher Khan (d) Humayun and Nusrat Shah Ans: (b) Babar and Rana Sanga Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Babar and Rana Sanga. The Battle of Khanwa, fought in 1527, was

Q. Which of the following Mughal emperors spent a greater part of his reign to overthrow the Deccan Kingdoms? (a) Akbar (b) Jahangir (c) Shahjahan  (d) Aurangzeb Ans: (d) Aurangzeb  Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Aurangzeb. Among the given options, Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal Emperor, spent a significant part of his reign attempting to

Q. Aurangzeb reimposed ‘jizya’ in the twenty-second year of his reign in order to: (a) put economic pressure for forcing the majority community to convert their religion (b) meet a diffcult financial situation (c) re-assert the fundamentally Islamic character of the State (d) Show anger against the Marathas and Rajputs Ans: (c) re-assert the fundamentally

Q. How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandarshah’s reign, come to an early end? (a) He was deposed by his Wazir (b) He died due to a slip while climbing down the steps (c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle (d) He died of sickness due to drinking Ans: (c) He was defeated

Q. Head of the military department under the recognised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign was:2. Guru Nanak was soft on the Jain monks. 3. He considered ritual reading of scriptures as waste of time. 4. During the last fifteen years of his life Guru Nanak settled at Kiratpur. Which of the above statements