Paathshala Homeis your 1st attempt 1 Which Mughal ruler earned the title Insan-i-kamil (Perfect Man) for his peaceful personality and patience? Your Answer: Humayun Humayun 2 Which among the following books was authored by a lady of the Mughal Royal House? Your Answer: Humayun Namah Humayun Namah 3 At which of the following battles was Humayun defeated by Sher Shar Suri? Your Answer: Battle of Chausa Battle of Chausa 4 Where did Babar die? Agra 5 Which of the following statements about Humayun is/are correct? He built a new city at Delhi, which he named Dinpanah The autobiography of Humayun, Humayun-nama was written by his sister, Gulbadan Begum Select the correct answer using the code given below: INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 1
Both 6 Which Mughal Emperor prohibited the use of tobacco? Jahangir 7 Which one of the following was the original name of Tansen, the famous musician in the court of Akbar? Ramtanu Pande 8 Who among the following was illiterate? Akbar 9 Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of Jahangir 10 Which one among the following depicts the correct meaning of the term Jins-i-kamil concerning crops in Mughal India? Cash crop 11 INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 2
With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat? Jahangir 12 The city of Prayag was named Allahabad, the city of Allah by Akbar 13 Match the original names of Mughal rulers with their popular names: Original Name Popular Name 1. Jalaluddin a. Jahangir 2. Zaheeruddin b. Akbar 3. Nooruddin c. Humayun 4. Naseeruddin d. Babar 1 - b; 2 - d; 3 - a; 4 c Description: 14 To which of the following was Babar related on his father's side? Timur 15 INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 3
Whom did Babar defeat in the Battle of Khanua in 1527? Rana Sangha of Mewar 16 Whom did Shah Jahan appoint as the Governor of Mughal provinces in the Deccan? Aurangzeb 17 Which Mughal emperor assumed the title of Alamgir? Aurangzeb 18 Match the battles during Mughal rule with their years: Battle Year 1. 2nd Battle of Panipat a. 1540 2. Battle of Haldighati b. 1556 3. Battle of Chausa c. 1576 4. Battle of Bilgram d. 1539 1 - b; 2 - c; 3 - d; 4 a 19 In which language did Babar write his autobiography Tuzuk-i-babari? INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 4
Turki 20 Who of the following was the revenue minister of Akbar? Todar Mal 21 Buland Darwaza, was built at Fatehpur Sikri by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat 22 Who of the following was the author of Badshah Nama? Abdul Hamid Lahori 23 Which of the following Mughal rulers built the Shalimar Bagh at Srinagar? Jahangir 24 Which of the following Mughal monuments is not made of marble? Humayun's Tomb INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 5
25. To whom is the Bibi ka Maqbara, a monument built by Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb at Aurangabad dedicated? Rabia Durrani (Dilras Banu Begum) 26 During the reign of which Mughal emperor, was the empire territorially most extensive? Aurangzeb 27 Which of the following was the biggest port during the Mughal period? Surat 28. Who of the following described Taj Mahal as "A teardrop on the cheek of eternity"? Rabindranath Tagore 29 Who led the Mughal forces at the Battle of Haldighati against Rana Pratap of Mewar? Raja Man Singh 30 Which of the following Rajput dynasties did not surrender to Akbar? INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 6
Sisodia 31 Who of the following introduced the policy of Sulh-i-kul? Akbar 32 The Mansabdari system introduced by Akbar, was borrowed from the system in - Afghanistan Mongolia 33 Who of the following was the last Mughal emperor to sit on the peacock throne? Mohammad Shah 34. Who were the ahdis of Akbar's time? Foot-soldiers in the army 35 Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of Samugarh 36 INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 7
Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of Samugarh 37 The innovator of the Revenue settlement during the rule of Akbar was Raja Todarmal 38 Who, among the following great Mughals, was also a first-rate poet? Babur 39 Which styles of sculpture are found in Mughal Art? Indo-Persian 40 The Mughal emperor who wrote his autobiography was : Babar 41 Who introduced the gun power in the Indian subcontinent? INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 8
Who introduced the gun power in the Indian subcontinent? Babar 42 Akbar held his religious discussion in Ibadat Khana 43 Hazarat-i-Ala title was won by which of the following king? Sher Shah Suri 44 What was the name of the land revenue system introduced by Akbar? Zabti 45 Shahjahan annexed kingdom? Ahmednagar 46 Who was the first to accept Din-i-Ilahi? INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 9
Birbal 47 Which statements are correct :- 1.Dara Sikoh Follwed kadiri Sect Title Shah Bulan iqbal 2.Lenpool called Dara as Small Akbar. 3.Bawan upishad was translated as Great Secreat under his guidance. 4.Arumand banobegum as Mumtaj mahal all the above 48 Which statements are correct :- 1.Original name of Birbal was Mahesh das 2.Muhammad Saiyad was original name Mir Jumla Kohinor. He was wazir of Golkunda. 3.Dasvant And basawan were painter during Akbar regime. 4.Bisandas Mansur, Abul Hasan Faruq Beg painter during Jahnagir regime. all the above 49 Which statements are correct :- 1.Baj Bahadur (King of Malawa) was singer during Akbar Regime 2. Jebbunisha who built library baitul Ul Ulum was Daughter of Aurangzeb 3.Mir bakshi was Commander in charge during mughal period. 4.Aurangzeb captured Bijapur in 1686 and Golkunda in 1687. INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 10
all the above 50 Which statements are correct :- 1.Nisar Coin was introduced by Jahangir. 2.Shansab was a gold coin introduced by Akbar. 3.Total Number of Suba during Akbar was 15 while that during Auangzeb was 21. 4.Silver Coin Rupee(175 grain) was introduced by Sher Shah Suri. all the above 51 Which statements are correct :- 1.Dahsala System started in year 1580. 2.Battle of Dharmat 15 April 1658 th 3.Battle of Samugarh 29 May 1658 4.Battle of Devrai April 1659. All the above INSPIRATION FOR THE BEGINNERS BARRACKPORE 9748058100 Page 11