Indian History and World History (Part-19)

MUGHAL PERIOD

Total Questions: 50

11. Who among the following issued Mahzarnama in 1579? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 23.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Jahangir
(b) Humayun
(c) Shah Jahan
(d) Akbar

Correct Answer: (d) Akbar

Solution:In 1597, Akbar issued the Mahjranama.

This Mahjranama was prepared by Sheikh Mubarak, father of Abul Fazl.

The Mahjranama was announced by Akbar with the aim of taking all religious matters into his own hands.

12. Who among the following initiated 'Din-i-Ilahi'? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jahangir
(b) Babur
(c) Akbar
(d) Humayun

Correct Answer: (c) Akbar

Solution:In 1582 AD, Akbar started 'Din-i-llahi' (Tauhid-i- Ilahi).

Under this, Akbar tried to make it universal by including the basic principles of all religions.

Din-i-Ilahi was actually a school of thought based on Sufi mysticism. The head priest of this new sect was Abul Fazl. Among the Hindus only Birbal (Mahesh Das) accepted it.

13. Which of the following writers has called Akbar's Din-i-iIlahi as a monument of his folly, not of wisdom? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Badayuni
(b) Vincent Smith
(c) Barni
(d) W. Haig

Correct Answer: (b) Vincent Smith

Solution:Vincent Arthur Smith, a British Indologist and an historian, in his book titled The Early History of India, described whole scheme of Din-i-llahi as the outcome of ridiculous vanity, monstrous growth of unrestrained autocracy a monument of Akbar's folly, not of his wisdom." He further called it "a silly invention".

14. Khas Mahal and the Shish Mahal are built in which World Heritage Monument? [SSC. Online CHSL (T-I) 24.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Humayun's Tomb
(b) Mahabodhi Temple Complex
(c) Qutb Minar
(d) Agra Fort

Correct Answer: (d) Agra Fort

Solution:Khas Mahal and the Shish Mahal are part of Agra Fort. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638.

15. The Agra Fort was built by_________. [SS.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Babur
(d) Aurangzeb

Correct Answer: (b) Akbar

Solution:Agra Fort's construction was started by Akbar between 1565 and 1573.

It is situated on the west bank of the Yamuna River, about 2km upstream of the Taj Mahal.

In 1983 Agra fort was declared a UNESCO world heritage site.

Agra Fort - Timings, Entry Fee, History - Holidify

16. Which Mughal emperor built the city called 'Makhsudabad' later popularly known as Murshidabad? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L.. (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Akbar
(b) Humayun
(c) Shah Jahan
(d) Bahadur Shah Zafar

Correct Answer: (a) Akbar

Solution:Murshidabad originally called Makhsudabad was reputedly founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

In 1704 the nawab (ruler) Murshid Quli Khan (following Aurangzeb's orders) transferred the capital there from Dacca (now Dhaka, Bangladesh) and renamed the town Murshidabad.

17. Which mosque is considered to be the style of Bengal in Agra? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 8.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

(a) Nagina Masjid
(b) Moti Masjid
(c) Jama Masjid
(d) Badshahi Masjid

Correct Answer: (a) Nagina Masjid

Solution:Nagina Masjid is considered to be the Bengal style in Agra, It was built by Shah Jahan.

It is also called Gem Mosque. It is constructed with white marble.

18. Who among of the following constructed the Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri? [S.SC. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 5.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Akbar
(b) Jahangir
(c) Shah Jahan
(d) Aurangzeb

Correct Answer: (a) Akbar

Solution:Akbar constructed the Panch Mahal (Badgir) at Fatehpur Sikri which is situated near the Zenana. quarters (Harem). This mahal was mainly used for entertainment and relaxation.

19. Zardosi Embroidery became popular under the patronage of___________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 31.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Akbar
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Aurangzeb
(d) Ashoka

Correct Answer: (a) Akbar

Solution:The word "Zardozi' is derived from two Persian words, Zar meaning gold and Dozi meaning embroidery.

A Persian embroidery form, Zardosi attained its peak in the 17th century, under the patronage of Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Under the rule of Aurangzeb, the royal patronage stopped and this led to the decline of the craft. Since the cost was high and raw materials quite rare, craftsmen could not carry on with the embroidery on their own.

20. In Akbar's regime, ___________________ was the military head. [SS.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 22.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Sultan Ahmed Fawad
(b) Suri Moja
(c) Mir Khaas
(d) Mir Bakshi

Correct Answer: (d) Mir Bakshi

Solution:The head of the military was called the Mir bakshi, appointed from among the leading nobles of the court.

The Mir Bakshi was in charge of intelligence gathering, and also made recommendations to the emperor for military appointments and promotions.

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Indian History and World History (Part-19)

11. Who among the following issued Mahzarnama in 1579? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 23.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

12. Who among the following initiated 'Din-i-Ilahi'? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

13. Which of the following writers has called Akbar's Din-i-iIlahi as a monument of his folly, not of wisdom? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

14. Khas Mahal and the Shish Mahal are built in which World Heritage Monument? [SSC. Online CHSL (T-I) 24.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

15. The Agra Fort was built by_________. [SS.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

16. Which Mughal emperor built the city called 'Makhsudabad' later popularly known as Murshidabad? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L.. (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

17. Which mosque is considered to be the style of Bengal in Agra? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 8.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

18. Who among of the following constructed the Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri? [S.SC. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 5.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

19. Zardosi Embroidery became popular under the patronage of___________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 31.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

20. In Akbar's regime, ___________________ was the military head. [SS.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 22.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

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