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Mughal Empire

20 questions in Medieval History.

Asked in 2021, 2019, 2015, 2014, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996

2019 · Q1Medieval HistoryMughal Empiremoderate

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2014 · Q93Medieval HistoryMughal Empireeasy

Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

  1. (a)the mosque for the use of Royal Family
  2. (b)Akbar’s private prayer chamber
  3. (c)the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions
  4. (d)the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs
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Official answer(c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions

2001 · Q26Medieval HistoryMughal Empiremoderate

Assertion (A): The Battle of Khanua was certainly more decisive and significant than the First Battle of Panipat. Reason (R): Rana Sanga, the Rajput hero, was certainly a more formidable adversary than Ibrahim Lodi.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true, but R is false
  4. (d)A is false, but R is true
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Official answer(d) A is false, but R is true

1999 · Q97Medieval HistoryMughal Empiremoderate

Assertion (A): During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. Reason (R): Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war.

  1. (a)Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true, but R is false
  4. (d)A is false, but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

1998 · Q34Medieval HistoryMughal Empiremoderate

Assertion (A): During the reign of Shahjahan, Dara Sikoh was sent on expedition to Balkha, Badakh-shan and Qandahar. Reason (R): The expedition sent by Shahjahan to the Middle East was a marvellous success.

  1. (a)Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true, but R is false
  4. (d)A is false, but R is true
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Official answer(c) A is true, but R is false

1998 · Q49Medieval HistoryMughal Empiremoderate

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I I. 1556 II. 1600 III. 1686 IV. 1739 List II A) Battle of Haldighati B) Nadir Shah’s capture of Delhi C) Death of Shivaji D) Grant of Charter to East India Company E) Accession of Akbar Codes:

  1. (a)I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
  2. (b)I-E, II-D, III-C, IV-B
  3. (c)I-E, II-B, III-A, IV-D
  4. (d)I-A, II-E, III-C, IV-B
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Official answer(b) I-E, II-D, III-C, IV-B

1998 · Q53Medieval HistoryMughal Empiremoderate

In the given map, the shaded part represents Akbar’s empire at a certain juncture: ‘A’ stands for an independent country and ‘B’ marks the site of a city. Which one of the following alternatives gives all correct information?

  1. (a)Akbar in 1557: (A) Golkunda (B) Lahore
  2. (b)Akbar in 1557: (A) Khandesh (B) Multan
  3. (c)Akbar in 1605: (A) Gondwana (B) Multan
  4. (d)Akbar in 1605: (A) Gondwana (B) Lahore
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Official answer(d) Akbar in 1605: (A) Gondwana (B) Lahore