Medieval history miscellaneous


  1. Which of the following Mughal monarchs has vividly described Indian flora & fauna, seasons, fruits etc., in his diary?









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    A very notable feature of Mughal times was the development of interest in natural history. Both Babur's account of Indian fauna and flora (Baburnama) and Jahangir's investigations in Natural History (Tuzuk-i Jahangiri) are well known. Babur offers his description of fauna of India in a very systematic style. Jahangir's interest in animals, birds and fauna shows even a greater scientific bent of mind than his great
    grandfather. He had perhaps greater leisure than Babur had to satisfy his sense of curiosity, but that he had such a sense surely is much to his credit

    Correct Option: E

    A very notable feature of Mughal times was the development of interest in natural history. Both Babur's account of Indian fauna and flora (Baburnama) and Jahangir's investigations in Natural History (Tuzuk-i Jahangiri) are well known. Babur offers his description of fauna of India in a very systematic style. Jahangir's interest in animals, birds and fauna shows even a greater scientific bent of mind than his great
    grandfather. He had perhaps greater leisure than Babur had to satisfy his sense of curiosity, but that he had such a sense surely is much to his credit


  1. Which of the following Mughal monarchs has vividly described Indian flora & fauna, seasons, fruits etc., in his diary?









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    The greatness of Sher Shah lies in his victories against Humayun
    superior generalship administrative reforms religious tolerance

    Correct Option: E

    The greatness of Sher Shah lies in his victories against Humayun
    superior generalship administrative reforms religious tolerance



  1. Who was the last ruler of Lodi Dynasty?









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    Ibrahim Lodi was the Sultan of Delhi in 1526 after the death of his father Sikandar. He became the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, reigning for nine years between 1517 until being defeated and killed by Babur's invading army in the First Battle of Panipat 1526.

    Correct Option: B

    Ibrahim Lodi was the Sultan of Delhi in 1526 after the death of his father Sikandar. He became the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, reigning for nine years between 1517 until being defeated and killed by Babur's invading army in the First Battle of Panipat 1526.


  1. Who of the following was the biographer of Akbar?









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    The Ain-i-Akbari is the third volume of the Akbarnama by Abul Fazl which contains information regarding Akbar's reign in the form of, what would be called in modern times, administration reports, statistical compilations, or gazetteers. It contains the áín (i.e., mode of governing) of Akbar, and is, in fact, the administration report and statistical Return of his government.

    Correct Option: A

    The Ain-i-Akbari is the third volume of the Akbarnama by Abul Fazl which contains information regarding Akbar's reign in the form of, what would be called in modern times, administration reports, statistical compilations, or gazetteers. It contains the áín (i.e., mode of governing) of Akbar, and is, in fact, the administration report and statistical Return of his government.



  1. Which Battle laid the foundation of Mughal rule in India?









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    The Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire, which took place on 21 April 1526 in North India. It marke the beginning of the Mughal Empire. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.

    Correct Option: C

    The Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire, which took place on 21 April 1526 in North India. It marke the beginning of the Mughal Empire. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.