Mughal Administration

Total Questions: 31

11. During the Mughal rule, the copper coin was known as : [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

(a) Rupee
(b) Daam
(c) Tanka
(d) Shamsi

Correct Answer: (b) Daam

Solution:In the standard Mughal currency system, there were three basic coins: the Mohur of gold, the Rupee of silver and the Daam of copper.

Mughal coins were made of gold, silver, and copper, and were minted in cities such as Agra, Delhi, and Lahore. The coins featured the names of rulers, the mint, and the date of issue.

Features of Mughal coins

Mohur: The standard gold coin of the Mughals, weighing around 170-175 grains
Rupiya: The silver coin that was the precursor to the modern rupee
Dam: The copper coin
Ilahi coins: Coins issued by Akbar to promote his religious creed
Sahansah: The largest gold coin, featuring the names of Persian solar months

12. Which of the following rulers popularized a silver coin named 'Shahrakh' ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

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

Correct Answer: (b) Babur

Solution:Babur had introduced silver and copper coins. The silver coin was called 'Shahrukh.

13. During the Mughal period, the coins minted during the previous reign were called [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Khajana
(b) Chalni
(c) Mohur
(d) Bikha

Correct Answer: (a) Khajana

Solution:The newly minted coin in the current or previous year was called Taza sikka (newly minted). The coins issued and in circulation in the reign of an emperor were called chalani (current), while the coin minted in the earlier reigns were called Khazana.

14. The meaning of word Bantai during Medieval period was ? [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Religious Tax
(b) System of calculating revenue
(c) Wealth tax
(d) Property tax

Correct Answer: (b) System of calculating revenue

Solution:The meaning of word 'Bantai' during the medieval period was a system of calculating revenue in which real produce was distributed between state and peasants. Sher Shah Suri opted 3 systems for calculating revenue:

Nasq Muktai/Kankut

Nakadi or Jabti

Galla Bakshi or Bantai

Bantai was of 3 types (i) Khet Bantai (ii) Lank Bantal (iii) Raast Bantai.

15. Which of the following systems were prevailing basis of land revenue collection in the Deccan during the reign of Akbar ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Kankut
(b) Number of plows
(c) Zabt
(d) Gallabakshi

Correct Answer: (b) Number of plows

Solution:In J.N. Sarkar's book 'History of Aurangzeb', it has been mentioned on page number 190, that in North India during the reign of Akbar systematic method of land revenue collection was established by Dewan Todarmal, but this type of systgematic method was not found in the Deccan. During this period the farmers of the Deccan used to pay land revenue to the state on per plough (number of plough) basis.

16. Which of the following Mughal period canals, was constructed by restoring the Rajabwah of Firuz Shah ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Shekhnu-Ni
(b) Shahab Nahr
(c) Nahr-i-Bihisht
(d) Nahr-i-Agra

Correct Answer: (b) Shahab Nahr

Solution:Mughal era Shahab (Shihab) Canal was constructed by reinvigorating Firuz Shah's canal Rajabwah. In the time of Akbar, first Shihabuddin Khan & later Nuruddin Muhamad tar reconstructed the canal. During the time of Akbar. Governer of Delhi, Sihabuddin Khan, repaired the canal for irrigation purposes & changed its name to Shahab Canal.

17. What was 'district' known as during the Mughal administration ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

(a) Ahar
(b) Vishyas
(c) Suba
(d) Sarkar

Correct Answer: (d) Sarkar

Solution:Akbar divided the empire into units for the convenience of administration. Entire empire was divided into Subas (provinces) These were further divided into Sarkars (districts) and Parganas (sub-districts). Several villages constituted a Paragana. Every Sarkar had a chief officer like- Faujdar, Amalguzar, Qazi, Kotwal, Bitiqhi and Khajandar.

18. What was the district called during the Mughal period ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009]

(a) Iqta
(b) Sarkar
(c) Tarf
(d) Suba

Correct Answer: (b) Sarkar

19. Which of the following was the head of the army in Mughal period ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) Shane-e-Peel
(b) Mir Bakshi
(c) Wazir
(d) Sawahenigar

Correct Answer: (b) Mir Bakshi

Solution:During the Mughal period, the head of the military was called Mir Bakshi, who was appointed from the leading nobles of the court. Mir Bakshi was in charge of intelligence gathering and also made recommendations to the emperor for military appointments and promotions.

20. In Mughal era Duty of Mir Bakshi was : [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

(a) Charged Tax from farmers
(b) Maintaining accounts of income and Expenses
(c) Justice
(d) Supervisions of land revenue officials

Correct Answer: (d) Supervisions of land revenue officials

Solution:During the Mughal period, the duty of Mir Bakshi was to supervise the land revenue officials in addition to the salary of the military department. Sir Jadunath Sarkar called Mir Bakshi as Pay Master.

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