Indian History PYQ – Mughal Empire – Part 2 (Q 33–64)
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Indian History PYQ – Mughal Empire – Part 2 (Q 33–64) – 32 questions, subject: History. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
GEOLOGY – 2023
During Mughal rule ______ were the assistants of the Subahdar in the maintenance of peace.
Correct Answer: D [Faujdar]
Explanation:
Under the Mughals the faujdar, at sarkar level, helped the subahdar maintain law and order.
2.
GEOLOGY – 2023
Which of the following statements is / are not correct about Akbar?
(a) Akbar was influenced by his mother
(b) Akbar took Roopmati from Baz Bahadur
(c) Bairam Khan was killed by Akbar
(d) Akbar attacked Chittor to get the treasure
Correct Answer: D [(a) is correct; (b), (c) and (d) are wrong]
Explanation:
Bairam Khan was killed by an Afghan, not by Akbar, and Akbar did not take Roopmati or attack Chittor for treasure, so (b), (c) and (d) are wrong.
3.
COMBINED RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 2023
The order that if a man died without a successor all his property should be utilized for the development of schools and colleges was issued by
Correct Answer: C [Jahangir]
Explanation:
Jahangir's 12 edicts included that property of one dying without heirs be used for public works such as schools.
4.
COMBINED RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 2023
Who introduced the idea of "Sulh-i-kul", which means universal peace?
Correct Answer: A [Akbar]
Explanation:
Akbar promoted Sulh-i-kul, universal peace, taught by his tutor Abdul Latif.
5.
GROUP 1C (DEO) – 2023
Before the Second Battle of Panipat, ______ had assumed the title of 'Raja Vikramjit' in Delhi.
Correct Answer: C [Hemu]
Explanation:
Hemu, Adil Shah's Hindu general, took Delhi and assumed the title Raja Vikramjit before the Second Battle of Panipat (1556).
6.
ACF – 2023
The most famous calligraphist at Akbar's court was Muhammad Husain Kashmiri and he was given the ______ title.
Correct Answer: A [Zarin Qalam]
Explanation:
Muhammad Husain Kashmiri, Akbar's greatest calligrapher, received the title Zarin Qalam (golden pen).
7.
ASSISTANT TRAINING OFFICER TEXTILE DEPT – 2023
______ was the last battle of Babur fought against the Afghans.
Correct Answer: B [Battle of Ghagra]
Explanation:
The Battle of Ghaghra (1529) against the Afghans was Babur's last battle.
8.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT TAMIL NADU ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SERVICE – 2023
Which pairs are correctly matched?
- Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula – Nurjahan
- Mosque at Sambhal – Babur
- Jama Masjid – Shahjahan
- Kabuli Bagh Mosque at Panipat – Aurangazeb
Correct Answer: A [1, 2, 3]
Explanation:
Nur Jahan built the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, and the Sambhal and Kabuli Bagh (Panipat) mosques were Babur's, while the Jama Masjid is Shah Jahan's.
9.
JUNIOR ANALYST TN MEDICAL SERVICE – 2023
In 1573, Todarmal conducted his famous systematic survey of all the lands of ______
Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Explanation:
After conquering Gujarat in 1573, Todar Mal surveyed its lands, the experience behind his later Zabti system.
10.
MASS INTERVIEWER – TN HEALTH DEPT – 2023
Which of the following are correctly paired?
- Abul Qasim Khan Namakin – Munshat-i-Namakin
- Inayatullah Khan – Kalimat-i-Tayyibat
- Muhammad Sadiq – Nigarnama-i-Munshi
- Malikzada – Adab-i-Alamgiri
Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 are correct]
Explanation:
Munshat-i-Namakin is by Abul Qasim Namakin and Kalimat-i-Tayyibat by Inayatullah Khan, correctly paired.
11.
MASS INTERVIEWER – TN HEALTH DEPT – 2023
On behalf of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who signed the Treaty of Purandar with Shivaji?
Correct Answer: B [Jai Singh]
Explanation:
Mirza Raja Jai Singh of Amber signed the Treaty of Purandar (1665) with Shivaji on behalf of Aurangzeb.
12.
COMBINED ENGINEER – 2024
Who introduced the Mansabdari system?
Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Explanation:
Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system, giving each official a rank with zat and sawar.
13.
COMBINED ENGINEER – 2024
The two Mughal emperors who wrote their autobiographies were
Correct Answer: B [Babur and Jehangir]
Explanation:
Babur (Tuzuk-i-Baburi) and Jahangir (Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri) are the two Mughal emperors who wrote autobiographies.
14.
EO GRADE I (HR&CE) – 2024
Which Mughal prince's album is still preserved in the library of the India Office at London?
Correct Answer: D [Dara Shikoh]
Explanation:
Dara Shikoh's album, preserved in the India Office Library in London, was given to his wife Nadira Banu.
15.
GROUP 2 & 2A – 2024
Who among the following is the only woman historian to have written a historical account of the Mughal period?
Correct Answer: A [Gulbadan Begum]
Explanation:
Gulbadan Begum, Babur's daughter, wrote the Humayun Nama, the only account of the Mughal period by a woman historian.
16.
GROUP 1 – 2024
Arrange chronologically – conquests of Akbar
(1) Kashmir
(2) Kabul
(3) Qandhar
(4) Ahmednagar
Correct Answer: B [(2), (1), (3), (4)]
Explanation:
Akbar's conquests in order: Kabul (1581/85), Kashmir (1586), Kandahar (1595) and Ahmednagar (1600): 2, 1, 3, 4.
17.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (NON IV POST) – 2025 · GROUP 1 – 2024
Match the following:
(a) Abolition of Jizya – 1. A.D. 1563
(b) Abolition of Pilgrimage Tax – 2. A.D. 1564
(c) Abolition of enslaving war prisoners – 3. A.D. 1562
(d) Fall of Bairam Khan – 4. A.D. 1560
Correct Answer: A [2 1 3 4]
Explanation:
Bairam Khan fell in 1560, enslaving of war prisoners was abolished in 1562, the pilgrimage tax in 1563 and jizya in 1564: 2 1 3 4.
18.
COMBINED TECHNICAL (IV POST) – 2024
Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan was the poet during the reign of
Correct Answer: A [Akbar and Jehangir]
Explanation:
Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, son of Bairam Khan, was a poet of Akbar's court who lived on into Jahangir's reign.
19.
COMBINED TECHNICAL (NON IV POST) – 2024
Arrange the following events in chronological order.
(1) First Battle of Panipat
(2) Jahangir was buried at Lahore
(3) Akbar died in 1605
(4) Bahadur Shah II
Correct Answer: D [(1), (3), (2), (4)]
Explanation:
First Panipat 1526, Akbar's death 1605, Jahangir's burial at Lahore 1627 and Bahadur Shah II (1837-57): (1), (3), (2), (4).
20.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI POST) – 2024
Which of the following statements are true about Shah Jahan?
(1) English trader Manucci visited India in his reign.
(2) A contemporary of Louis XIV of France, Shah Jahan ruled for 30 years.
(3) In his reign the famous Peacock Throne was made for the king.
Correct Answer: A [(2) and (3) only]
Explanation:
Shah Jahan ruled 30 years, contemporary with Louis XIV, and the Peacock Throne was made in his reign, but Manucci was Italian, not English.
21.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST – II) – 2024
The Battle of Dharmat was fought between Raja Jaswant Singh and Aurangazeb in the year
Correct Answer: A [1 6 5 8]
Explanation:
Jaswant Singh, sent by Dara Shikoh, was defeated by Aurangzeb at the Battle of Dharmat in 1658.
22.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST – II) – 2024
Arrange in chronological order.
(1) Battle of Ghaghra
(2) Battle of Chausa
(3) Battle of Khanwa
(4) First Battle of Panipat
Correct Answer: C [(4) – (3) – (1) – (2)]
Explanation:
The order is First Panipat (1526), Khanwa (1527), Ghaghra (1529) and Chausa (1539): (4), (3), (1), (2).
23.
GROUP 1B & 1C – 2024
The cultivable land under the Zabti system which was always in cultivation was known as
Correct Answer: A [Polaj]
Explanation:
Under Todar Mal's Zabti system, polaj was land cultivated continuously every year.
24.
GROUP 1B & 1C – 2024
Arrange the events in chronological order.
- Battle of Chanderi
- Battle of Kanauj
- Battle of Khanwa
- Battle of Chausa
Correct Answer: B [3, 1, 4, 2]
Explanation:
Khanwa (1527), Chanderi (1528), Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540) give the order 3, 1, 4, 2.
25.
SPECIAL COMPETITIVE – 2025
Match the following:
(a) Babar – 1. Tajmahal
(b) Shershah – 2. First Battle of Panipat
(c) Akbar – 3. Sur Dynasty
(d) Shahjahan – 4. Second Battle of Panipat
Correct Answer: A [2 3 4 1]
Explanation:
Babur fought the First Battle of Panipat, Sher Shah founded the Sur dynasty, Akbar fought the Second Panipat and Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal: 2 3 4 1.
26.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST) – 2025
Name the woman who influenced prince Jahandar Shah.
Correct Answer: B [Lal Kunwar]
Explanation:
Lal Kunwar, a dancer and favourite, strongly influenced Prince Jahandar Shah.
27.
GROUP 2 & 2A – 2025
Which of the following statement(s) about the Din-i-Ilahi is/are correct?
Correct Answer: C [To establish a national religion which would be acceptable to the Muslims and the Hindus]
Explanation:
The Din-i-Ilahi was Akbar's attempt to found a national religion acceptable to both Hindus and Muslims, not a state religion, and it had few followers.
28.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST) – 2026
Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below:
(a) First battle of Panipat – 1. Babur and Rana Sanga
(b) Battle of Khanua – 2. Babur and Medini Rai
(c) Battle of Chanderi – 3. Babur and Mahmud Lodi
(d) Battle of Ghagra – 4. Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
Correct Answer: C [4 1 2 3]
Explanation:
Panipat was fought against Ibrahim Lodi, Khanua against Rana Sanga, Chanderi against Medini Rai and Ghagra against Mahmud Lodi: 4 1 2 3.
29.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (NON IV POST) – 2026
In historical events, Tulughma refers to
Correct Answer: A [Scientific war strategy of Babur]
Explanation:
Tulughma was Babur's scientific battle strategy of dividing the army into flanking units that encircled the enemy.
30.
GROUP 2 – 2022
Choose the incorrect match :
(i) Suba – Sipahsalar
(ii) Sarkar – Faujdar
(iii) Pargana – Shiqdar
(iv) Village – Bakhshi
Correct Answer: D [(iv) only]
Explanation:
In Mughal administration the village head was the muqaddam, and the bakhshi was a military pay officer, so village-bakhshi is the incorrect pair.
31.
EO GRADE III (HR&CE) – 2022
The term 'aima' mean
Correct Answer: D [Lands donated to the purpose of prayer to God]
Explanation:
Aima were revenue-free land grants made to religious scholars and institutions for prayer to God.
32.
JUNIOR ANALYST TN MEDICAL SERVICE – 2023
Pick out the incorrect matched from the following:
Correct Answer: D [Harakarah's – Judicial Inspector]
Explanation:
Harkaras were messengers and spies, not judicial inspectors, so that pairing is incorrect.
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