Mughal Empire | MCQs

Explanation

Old Delhi or Purani Dilli is an area part of the greater city of Delhi, India.

It was founded as a walled city named Shahjahanabad in 1639.

When Shah Jahan (the Mughal emperor at the time) decided to shift the Mughal capital from Agra.

Explanation

Jalal uddin Muhammad Akbar was a Mughal emperor.

Akbar was born in Umarkot (Sindh) in 1542.

Akbar became emperor in 1556.

Akbar died in 1605.

Explanation

Akbar was the ruler Mughal emperor from 1556 to 1605.

Akbar born: 1542

Akbar died: 1605

Explanation

Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Jalaluddin Akbar in 1569 to serve as the capital of the Mughal Empire.

It was a planned city, designed to accommodate the emperor's court, military, and administration.

It was occupied until 1610, when the capital was shifted to Lahore and later to Delhi.

Explanation

The Fall of Constantinople in 1453 is considered to mark the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of Modern history.

The city's conquest by the Ottoman Empire had profound effects on European trade 

Explanation

Todar Mal was the Revenue Minister of Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor, who ruled from 1556 to 1605.

Todar Mal is credited with reforming the revenue administration and introducing the "Zabti" system.

It helped to increase state revenue and promote agricultural development.

Explanation

Humayun was removed from the throne by Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan leader, in 1540.

Sher Shah defeated Humayun at the Battle of Chausa and again at the Battle of Bilgram.

This leading to Humayun's exile in Persia (modern-day Iran) for several years.

Explanation

Francois Bernier arrived in India during the region of Shahjahan

He stayed (14 October 1658 – 20 February 1670) for around 12 years in India

He was a French physician and traveler.

He worked as a physician to Mughal prince Dara Shikoh.

Dara Shikoh (the eldest son of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan

Explanation

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built Shalimar Gardens Lahore.

Shalimar Gardens Lahore was built in the year 1641-42.

Shalimar Gardens Lahore Included in World Heritage Site: 1981

Monuments like the Taj Mahal, the Jama Masjid, the Red Fort, etc. were also built by Shah Jahan.

Explanation

The Mughal Emperor who promulgated a new faith entitled “Din-E-Elahi” in 1581 AD was Akbar

Akbar (1556-1605):

• Emperor Akbar founded the city in by the name of "ILLAHABAS" which later became ALLAHABAD.

• He introduced the new religion as Din-i-llahi.

• He introduced the Mansabdari system.

• Akbar defeated Hemu in the second battle of Panipat.

• He built Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri.

• He followed the policy of Sulh-i-Kul.