Aurangzeb

Total Questions: 27

11. The meaning of 'Jihad carried on by Aurangzeb is - [43ʳᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) Dar-ul-Islam
Solution:Aurangzeb was a Sunni Muslim. Aurangzeb tried to enforce the Quranic law, according to which it enjoins upon every pious muslim to carry on Jihad (holy wars) against non- Muslim lands (Dar-ul-Harb) till they are converted into Islam (Dar-ul-Islam).

12. Creator of "Bibi Ka Maqbara/ Tomb of Bibi" was - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (d) Aurangzeb
Solution:Aurangzeb constructed "Bibi Ka Maqbara" which is an architectural wonder with intricate designs, carved motifs, imposing structures and beautifully landscaped Mughal style garden. It is known as "Tomb of Bibi." It is called "The Mini Taj' or second "Taj Mahal. It is also known as the tomb of Rabia-ud-Daurani.

13. Which one of the following tombs is called the 'Second Taj Mahal' : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (c) Tomb of Rabia-ud-Daurani
Solution:Aurangzeb constructed "Bibi Ka Maqbara" which is an architectural wonder with intricate designs, carved motifs, imposing structures and beautifully landscaped Mughal style garden. It is known as "Tomb of Bibi." It is called "The Mini Taj' or second "Taj Mahal. It is also known as the tomb of Rabia-ud-Daurani.

14. Who among the following was the daughter of Emperor Aurangzeb ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (d) Mehrunnisa
Solution:Mehrunnisa was the daughter of Aurangzeb while Jahan Ara, Roshan Ara, and Gauhar Ara were the daughters of Shah Jahan.

15. To whom did Aurangzeb bestowed upon the title of Sahibat-uz-Zamani' ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) Jahan Ara
Solution:Aurangzeb bestowed the title of "Sahibat-uz-Zamani" to Juhan Ara. Jahan Ara was the eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. She was also the elder sister of her father's successor and sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

16. Saint Ramdas is associated with the period of rule of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

Correct Answer: (d) Aurangzeb
Solution:Samarth Ramdas was the great saint of Maharastra. He was born in 1608 A.D. and died in 1681 A.D. He was the contemporary to the Mughal king Aurangzeb. Guru Ramdas, the fourth Sikh guru, was contemporary of Akbar.

17. Moti Masjid in the Red Fort at Delhi was built by : [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (d) Aurangzeb
Solution:Moti Masjid inside the Red Fort at Delhi was built by Aurangzeb.

The Moti Mosque, in the Red Fort at Shahjahanabad, Delhi was initiated by the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1658-1707) during the first few years of his reign, and completed in 1663.

He spent the first twenty-three years of his reign as emperor in Delhi, during which time the Moti Mosque served as his private mosque. In 1681 he moved to the Deccan on campaign against the Hindu and Shi'i kingdoms, and never returned to Delhi.

18. Assertion (A) : Aurangzeb succeeded Shah Jahan to the Mughal throne. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

Assertion (B) : The law of primogeniture was followed.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Correct Answer: (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Solution:Aurangzeb succeeded Shah Jahan to the Mughal throne, but the rule of primogeniture was not followed where the eldest son inherited his father's estate. He succeeded the throne by force. There were no clear rules of succession; it was the subject of power. Dara was the eldest and Aurangzeb was the third son of Shah Jahan. So, Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is not correct.

19. Who of the following Mughal emperor was coronated twice ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Aurangzeb
Solution:The coronation of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb occurred twice. His first coronation was held on 21 July, 1658 in Delhi and second was held on 5 June, 1659 on the success of Khajwa and Deorai battle.

20. The battle of Dharmat was fought between : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Aurangzeb and Dara Shukoh
Solution:Battle of Dharmat (Madhya Pradesh) was fought between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh for their father Shah Jahan's throne. Dara Shikoh was supported by Raja Jaswant Singh, and Aurangzeb was supported by Prince Murad. On 15 April, 1658 Aurangzeb became victorious.