Akbar (Part-II)

1. In which of the following place Akbar was enthroned on getting the information of Humayun's death ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Kalanaur

Solution:Akbar was enthroned (coronated) at Kalanaur after getting the information of Humayun's death, who died in a fatal accident by falling from the stairs of Dinpanah library.

2. The main aim of Akbar in fighting the Battle of Haldighati was - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) To subdue Rana Pratap
(b) To polarise Rajputs
(c) To satisfy sentiments of Man Singh
(d) Imperial policy

Correct Answer: (a) To subdue Rana Pratap

Solution:The main aim of Akbar in fighting the Hattle of Haldighati was to subdue Rana Pratap. In 1576, he deputed Man Singh to lead a force of about 5000 soldiers against Maharana Pratap. This battle was fought in June, 1576 in which Rana was defeated and took refuge in Aravali Hills.

3. The Battle of Haldighati was fought in - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) 1756 A.D.
(b) 1576 A.D.
(c) 1756 B.C.
(d) 1576 B.C.

Correct Answer: (b) 1576 A.D.

Solution:The main aim of Akbar in fighting the Hattle of Haldighati was to subdue Rana Pratap. In 1576, he deputed Man Singh to lead a force of about 5000 soldiers against Maharana Pratap. This battle was fought in June, 1576 in which Rana was defeated and took refuge in Aravali Hills.

4. Who was the commander of Rana Pratap's army in the Battle of Haldighati ? [56ᵗʰ to 59ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Amar Singh
(b) Man Singh
(c) Hakim Khan
(d) Shakti Singh

Correct Answer: (c) Hakim Khan

Solution:Hakim Khan Sur was the commander of Rana Pratap's army in the Battle of Haldighati. He was a Pathan adventurer, member of Sur Dynasty who commanded an army of about 5,000 Afghans in the battle of Haldighati.

5. Who was the Commander in Chief of the Rajput Army, besides Maharana Pratap in the Battle of Haldighati ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2016]

(a) Ibrahim Gardi
(b) Hakim Sur
(c) Tardi Beg
(d) Mahmood Lodi

Correct Answer: (b) Hakim Sur

Solution:Hakim Khan Sur was a descendant of Sher Shah Suri and was a general in Maharana Pratap's army. He was the commander in chief of the Rajput Army, besides Maharana Pratap's, during the Battle of Haldighati in 1576 A.D. He was commanding an army of Afghans during the battle.

6. Who was the Commander in Chief of Maharana Pratap's Rajput Army in the 'Battle of Haldighati' ? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Ibrahim Khan Gardi
(b) Hakim Khan Sur
(c) Tardi Beg
(d) Mohammed Lodi

Correct Answer: (b) Hakim Khan Sur

Solution:Hakim Khan Sur was a descendant of Sher Shah Suri and was a general in Maharana Pratap's army. He was the commander in chief of the Rajput Army, besides Maharana Pratap's, during the Battle of Haldighati in 1576 A.D. He was commanding an army of Afghans during the battle.

7. In the given map, the shaded part represents. Akbar's empire at a certain juncture, 'A' stands for an independent state and 'B' marks the site of city. Which one of the following alternative gives all correct information ? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1998]

(a) Akbar in 1557: (A) Golconda, (B) Lahore
(b) Akbar in 1557: (A) Khandesh, (B) Multan
(c) Akbar in 1605: (A) Gondwana, (B) Multan
(d) Akbar in 1605: (A) Gondwana, (B) Lahore

Correct Answer: (d) Akbar in 1605: (A) Gondwana, (B) Lahore

Solution:The shaded portion in the map shows the empire of Akbar at the time of his death (1605 A.D.). The place marked "A" is Gondwana which was an independent state and "B" shows Lahore which was a part of Akbar's empire.

8. The first matrimonial alliance with the Rajputs was established by Akbar with the house of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

(a) Bundelas
(b) Kachhwahas
(c) Rathores
(d) Sisodias

Correct Answer: (b) Kachhwahas

Solution:The first matrimonial alliance with the Rajputs was established by Akbar with Kachhwaha Rajput. He went on a pilgrimage to the Mausoleum of Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti at Ajmer in 1562 A.D. His route laid through the Rajput state of Amber. Its ruler Raja Bihari Mal (Bharmal), with a view of safeguarding his position, offered his submission to Akbar at Sanganer and voluntarily proposed his daughter, Princess Harkhabai (Jodha) marriage with the young monarch Akbar accepted the offer and on his return from Ajmer, married in 1562. It was the first marriage of Akbar with any Rajput girl. Thus, Raja Bharmal was the first Rajput king who accepted Akbar's supremacy of his accord. Salim (later Jahangir), heir to the throne was born of this wedlock on August 30, 1569.

9. Which amongst the following families was the first to have a matrimonial alliance with Akbar ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Rathore
(b) Sisodiya
(c) Kachhwaha
(d) Chauhan

Correct Answer: (c) Kachhwaha

Solution:The first matrimonial alliance with the Rajputs was established by Akbar with Kachhwaha Rajput. He went on a pilgrimage to the Mausoleum of Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti at Ajmer in 1562 A.D. His route laid through the Rajput state of Amber. Its ruler Raja Bihari Mal (Bharmal), with a view of safeguarding his position, offered his submission to Akbar at Sanganer and voluntarily proposed his daughter, Princess Harkhabai (Jodha) marriage with the young monarch Akbar accepted the offer and on his return from Ajmer, married in 1562. It was the first marriage of Akbar with any Rajput girl. Thus, Raja Bharmal was the first Rajput king who accepted Akbar's supremacy of his accord. Salim (later Jahangir), heir to the throne was born of this wedlock on August 30, 1569.

10. The Mausoleum (Dargah) of which Chishti Saint was visited by Akbar ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

(a) Muinuddin Chishti
(b) Shaikh Nasimuddin Chirag Dehalvi
(c) Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
(d) Shaikh Farid Sanj-ai-Shakar

Correct Answer: (a) Muinuddin Chishti

Solution:Akbar supported Chishti sect expressing his faith in Sufism. He sought the company of the religious divine saints with whom he conversed with inborn zeal and humility. He frequently visited the Mausoleum of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti at Ajmer and the shrine of contemporary Sufi sage Shaikh Salim Chishti at Sikri.