Mughal | MCQs

Explanation

Under Akbar II, the British removed Persian inscriptions from the Mughal coins.

This was part of their effort to reduce Mughal authority and establish British supremacy in India.

Explanation

The capital of the Mughal empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi by Shah Jahan in the year of 1638.

The new capital was officially named Shahjahanabad in 1648.

It is now known as Old Delhi. 

The architect behind the Taj Mahal, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, is credited with designing the Red Fort.

Explanation

The Old Walled City of Lahore had 13 gates built by Mughal emperor Akbar:

1. Akbari Gate
2. Bhati Gate
3. Delhi Gate
4. Kashmiri Gate
5. Lohari Gate
6. Masti Gate
7. Mochi Gate
8. Mori Gate
9. Roshnai Gate
10. Shahalmi Gate
11. Sheranwala Gate
12. Taxali Gate
13. Yakki Gate

Explanation

Humayun (1530 AD-1540 AD and 1555 AD-1556 AD):

• He was the son of Babur and ascended the throne in 1530 AD.
• His succession was challenged by his brothers Kamran, Hindal and Askari along with the Afghans.
• His first campaign was against Kalinjar.
• The Battle of Chausa (1539 AD) was fought between Sher Shah and Humayun.

Explanation

Chauburji is a Mughal era monument in the city of Lahore, capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab.

The monument was built in 1646 C.E. during the reign of the emperor Shah Jahan.

It previously acted as a gateway to a large garden.

Explanation

Aurangzeb, Shah Jahan's son, removed him from the throne in 1658.

Aurangzeb was victorious in a bloody succession struggle with his brothers.

He imprisoned Shah Jahan in Agra Fort until his death in 1666. 

History

In September 1657, Shah Jahan fell ill and appointed his eldest son, Dara Shikoh, as his successor. 

This led to a succession crisis among Shah Jahan's four sons. 

Aurangzeb, with the support of the Islamic orthodoxy, defeated Dara in 1659 and had him executed. 

Aurangzeb imprisoned Shah Jahan in Agra Fort until he died in 166.

Explanation

Attock fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1581 to support his own wars in Afghanistan.

Mughal Emperor Akbar built the Lahore Fort, as well as the city walls which had 12 gates.

Campbellpur is the old name of Attock. 

Explanation

Nadar Shah of Persia invaded India in 1739 during Muhammad Shah's reign.

He defeated the Mughals at the Battle of Karnal and looted Delhi, taking the Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor diamond.

Explanation

• Sher Shah Sur's real name is Farīd Khān.
• Sher Shah Suri is well-known for his Land Revenue System
• Sher Shah Suri Ruled India for 5 years from 1540 to 1545.
• Born: 1486, Sasaram, India
• Sher Shah Suri died: on 22 May 1545
  
• Sher Shah Suri introduced: Rupee Currency
• Sher Shah Suri built: GT Road
• Sher Shah took control of the Mughal Empire in 1540.
• Sher Shah Suri buried in Sasaram

Explanation

Dara Shikoh was the eldest son Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.  

Shah Jahan became Mughal Emperor in 1628.