Mughal Policy and Administration
1. | Who is considered to be the real founder of Mughal Empire? | Akbar |
2. | Name a famous musician who lived in the court of Akbar. | Tansen |
3. | Who was the author ofAin-e-Akbari? | Abul Fazal |
4. | Who built theTaj Mahal? | Shah Jahan |
5. | In how many provinces was the Mughal empire divided at the time of Akbar? | 15 |
6. | In how many provinces was the Mughal empire divided at the time of Aurangzeb? | 21 |
7. | At the time of which ruler, the Mughal empire had the largest number of provinces? | Shah Jahan |
8. | By what name the head of the state’s intelligence department was known in Mughal empire? | Vakia Nawis |
9. | What was the Prime Minister called in Mughal Empire? | Vakil |
10. | By what other name was Subedar known? | Sipahsalar |
11. | By what name was the head of a Pargana called? | Sikdaar |
12. | With whose help Akbar started the Zabti system? | Todar Mall |
13. | When was the Zabti system introduced? | 1581 AD |
14. | What was the main purpose of Mansabdari system ? | Reform in Military Organization |
15. | On whose recommendation were the Mansabdars appointed? | Mir Bakhshi |
16. | According to Abul Fazl, how many categories of Mansabdars existed in Mughal empire? | 66 |
17. | How many kinds of Mansabs did Akbar create? | 2 (Jaat and Sawar) |
18. | How many kinds of Jagirs were there in Mughal period? | 4 |
19. | Which gate was constructed by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujrat? | Buland Darwaja |
20. | Where is Akbar’s tomb located? | At Sikandara |
21. | In whose memory was the Taj Mahal built? | Mumtaz Mehal |
22. | How long did it take to build the Taj Mehal? | 22 years |
23. | Under whose supervision was the Taj Mahal built? | Ustad Isa |
24. | How much did it cost to build the Taj Mahal? | Rs 3 crore |
25. | Who built the Red Fort? | Shah Jahan |
26. | Which Mughal emperor considered the art of painting against the principles of Quran? | Aurangzeb |
27. | Name the Mughal emperor who banned the music. | Aurangzeb |
28. | What was the name of the autobiography of Babar? | Tuzak-i-Babri |
29. | Who was the author of Ram Charit Manas? | Tulsi Das |
30. | Which title did Akbar give to Birbal? | Kavi Rai |
31. | Write the names of any two painters of the court ofAkbar. | Daswant, Basavan |
32. | Who composed Ain-i Akbari and Akbarnama? | Abul Fazal |
33. | Name any one of the famous work ofSurdas. | Sur Sagar |
34. | What is the name of the autobiography ofJahangir? | Tuzk-i-Jahangiri |
35. | Who wrote theHumayunnama? | Gulabadan Begum, |
36. | Who was Gulabadan Begum? | Humayun’s sister |
37. | Who composed Padshahnama? | Abdul Hameed Lahauri |
38. | Which Mughal emperor is called ‘Prince of builders’? | Shah Jahan |