Indian History and World History (Part-21)

Mughal Period

Total Questions: 15

1. Who among the following wrote 'Akbar Nama? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 14.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Abul Fazl
Solution:Akbarnama' was written by Abul Fazl, one of Akbar's Navaratnas.

Akbarnama is in 3 volumes. Its third section is known as Ain-i-Akbari. It contains the history of Akbar's reign.

2. 'Akbarnama' and 'Ain-i-Akbari" are written by________. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 19.08.2019 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (c) Abul Fazal
Solution:Akbarnama' was written by Abul Fazl, one of Akbar's Navaratnas.

Akbarnama is in 3 volumes. Its third section is known as Ain-i-Akbari. It contains the history of Akbar's reign.

3. Akbar Nama' is a volume history of Akbar's reign, written by Abul Fazl. [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-1) 14.10.2021 (Shift-l)]

Correct Answer: (c) three
Solution:Akbarnama' was written by Abul Fazl, one of Akbar's Navaratnas.

Akbarnama is in 3 volumes. Its third section is known as Ain-i-Akbari. It contains the history of Akbar's reign.

4. How many volumes of history of Akbar's reign were written by Abul Fazl? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 15.10.2017 (Shift-11)]

Correct Answer: (c) 3
Solution:Akbarnama' was written by Abul Fazl, one of Akbar's Navaratnas.

Akbarnama is in 3 volumes. Its third section is known as Ain-i-Akbari. It contains the history of Akbar's reign.

5. The Razmnama is a Persian translation of the________. [SS.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 1.02.2017 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (a) Mahabharata
Solution:The Mahabharata was translated into Persian at Akbar's orders, by Faizi and 'Abd al-Qadir Badayuni and named Razmnama.
  • The Razmnama (also known as the Book of War) is a Persian translation of the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic.
  • It was commissioned by Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century and is considered a significant work in the history of Mughal India due to its cultural and literary importance.

6. During Mughal period, the Sanskrit Mahabharata was translated into Persian as: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 5.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Razmnama
Solution:The Mahabharata was translated into Persian at Akbar's orders, by Faizi and 'Abd al-Qadir Badayuni and named Razmnama.
  • The Razmnama (also known as the Book of War) is a Persian translation of the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic.
  • It was commissioned by Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century and is considered a significant work in the history of Mughal India due to its cultural and literary importance.

7. Who among the following had written the book "Char Chaman', during the reign of Shah Jahan, describing the Mughal nobility? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Chandrabhan Brahman
Solution:

"Char Chaman" is a Persian-language work written by Chandrabhan Brahmin, a poet in Akbar's court during the Mughal era.

Key Points:

  1. Author: Chandrabhan Brahmin, a scholar and poet in Akbar’s court.

  2. Title Meaning: "Char Chaman" translates to "Four Gardens", symbolizing idealized aspects of life.

  3. Content: The work explores four key aspects or stages of life, such as youth, adulthood, old age, and death, or possibly four virtues.

  4. Significance: It reflects cultural syncretism between Hindu and Muslim influences, showcasing the flourishing of Persian literature under Mughal patronage.

  5. Cultural Context: It highlights the blend of Indian and Persian traditions during Akbar’s reign, known for intellectual and artistic exchange.

8. Who is the author of the book "Tarikh-i Dilkusha'? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 17.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Bhimsen
Solution:Bhimsen is the author of the book 'Tarikh-i Dilkusha'.

It is a memoir of Aurangzeb.

It was written in the Persian language in 1707.

Jadunath Sarkar translated it into English. Bhimsen was a soldier and news-writer for Aurangzeb's campaigns into the Deccan.

9. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri' was originally written in which of the following languages? [S.S.C. Online CPO S.I. (T-1) 11.11.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Persian
Solution:Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri (or Jahangirnama) is the autobiography of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who ruled India from 1605 to 1627.

It is written in Persian.

10. Which of the following was a major industry in the Mughal period? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Cotton cloth
Solution:The manufacture of cotton cloth was a major industry during the Mughal period.

The cotton textile manufacturing included the production of muslins, calicos, and piece goods available in a variety of colours and unbleached too.

The industry also contributed a large part to the empire's international trade.