Indian History and World History (Part-19)

MUGHAL PERIOD

Total Questions: 50

21. The Ibadat Khana was a meeting house built by which Mughal Emperor? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.02.2017 (Shift-III)]

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

Correct Answer: (c) Akbar

Solution:The Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) was a meeting house built in 1575 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605) at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious sects to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders.

22. In which year did Emperor Akbar build the Buland Darwaja? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 1.03.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) 1534
(b) 1502
(c) 1526
(d) 1601

Correct Answer: (d) 1601

Solution:Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal emperor, Akbar in 1601.

It was built to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.

It is made of red and buff sandstone and decorated by carving and laying of white and black marble.

Buland Darwaza - Wikipedia

23. Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to the palace at_______. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 25.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Amer Fort
(b) Gwalior Fort
(c) Fatehpur Sikri
(d) Agra Fort

Correct Answer: (c) Fatehpur Sikri

Solution:Akbar conquered Gujarat in 1572-73 and founded a city named Fatehpur Sikri. A section of history suggest that Emperor Akbar built the Buland Darwaza of Sikri in the form of victory pillar. Whereas Percy Brown hold the view that it was built to commemorate the Deccan Victory in 1601.

Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal emperor, Akbar in 1601.

It was built to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.

It is made of red and buff sandstone and decorated by carving and laying of white and black marble.

Buland Darwaza - Wikipedia

24. From the following battles fought by Akbar, which one was the latest as compared to the rest of the battles? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-1)]

(a) Battle of Thanesar
(b) Second Battle of Panipat
(c) Battle of Tukaroi
(d) Battle of Haldighati

Correct Answer: (d) Battle of Haldighati

Solution:The Battle of Haldighati was a significant conflict fought on 18th June 1576 between the forces of Maharana Pratap of Mewar and the Mughal Empire led by Emperor Akbar, commanded by Man Singh I of Amber.

Mewar Forces: Led by Maharana Pratap, with around 20,000-25,000 soldiers.
Mughal Forces: Led by Man Singh I, with approximately 80,000 soldiers.

25. When was the 'Battle of Tukaroi' fought? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-1) 13.06.2019 (Shift-1)]

(a) 1532
(b) 1546
(c) 1565
(d) 1575

Correct Answer: (d) 1575

Solution:The Battle of Tukaroi was fought between Akbar and the Sultanate of Bengal on 3 March 1575.

26. Where is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar located? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 19.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Ajmer
(b) Jaunpur
(c) Sikandra
(d) Aurangabad

Correct Answer: (c) Sikandra

Solution:Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor, Akbar and an important Mughal architectural masterpiece. It was built between 1605 and 1613 and is situated in 119 acres ground in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

Akbar's Mausoleum in Sikandra - the tomb of the Mughal emperor

27. In last years of his reign Akbar was distracted by the rebellion of Prince Salim, The future emperor-------. [SS.C. Online MTS (T-1) 30.10.2017 (Shift-1)]

(a) Aurangzeb
(b) Jahangir
(c) Shahjahan
(d) Bahadur Shah

Correct Answer: (b) Jahangir

Solution:Akbar was a Great Mughal ruler of India, but he was not satisfied with his sons.

Both Murad and Daniyal had died and due to the excessive intoxication of the third son Salim (Jahangir) Emperor Akbar declared his son Khusrau as his successor, due to which Salim got angry and rebelled against Akbar.

But Akbar forgave him later and he became the ruler Jahangir.

28. Akbar was succeeded by his son, Salim, who took the title of of the World'. meaning 'Conqueror of the World'. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-1) 7.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jahangir
(b) Badshah
(c) Jahapana
(d) Shah Jahan

Correct Answer: (a) Jahangir

Solution:Akbar was succeeded by his son, Salim, who took the title of Jahangir meaning "Conqueror of the The World" full name of Salim was Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim.

He was the fourth Mughal Emperor and ruled from 1605 to 1627 till he died in 1627.

His tomb is located in Shahdara which is located in modern Labore, Pakistan.

29. Whose son was Jahangir? [SSC. Online CHSL (T-1) 21.01.2017 (Shift-11)]

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

Correct Answer: (c) Akbar

Solution:Jahangir was the son of Mughal Badshah Akbar.

With the blessings of many saints and mystics and Sheikh Salim Chishti of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's wife Mariam Usmani gave birth to Muhammad Salim (Jahangir) in 1569.

Akbar used to call Salim 'Shekho Baba". Salim's main teacher was Shabdurrahim Khan Khana.

30. Jahangir was born in the year_______. [SSC. Online CHSL (T-1) 16.01.2017 (Shift-f)]

(a) 1569
(b) 1669
(c) 1769
(d) 1869

Correct Answer: (a) 1569