Mugal Period
- During which one of the following battles, did Babur declare Jehad ?
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In 1527, Babur ordered a Jihad against Rajputs at the battle of Khanwa. Publicly addressing his men, he declared the forthcoming battle a Jihad. His soldiers were facing a non-Muslim army for the first time ever. This, he said, was their chance to become either a Ghazi (soldier of Islam) or a Shaheed (Martyr of Islam).
Correct Option: B
In 1527, Babur ordered a Jihad against Rajputs at the battle of Khanwa. Publicly addressing his men, he declared the forthcoming battle a Jihad. His soldiers were facing a non-Muslim army for the first time ever. This, he said, was their chance to become either a Ghazi (soldier of Islam) or a Shaheed (Martyr of Islam).
- Which Mughal emperor abolished the Persian court costom of Sijda ?
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Shahjahan abolished the Persian court custom of Sijda. Shahjahan also abolished the discipleship ritual and other practices of his father and grandfather. This pleased the orthodox Muslims immensely. The tradition of Khanazadgi, born to the house, was maintained, in which high-ranking nobles (Amirs) were identified as the emperor's extended household. Khanazadgi and the hereditary service associated with it applied to officers in high position and in financial administration (Diwans, etc.)
Correct Option: C
Shahjahan abolished the Persian court custom of Sijda. Shahjahan also abolished the discipleship ritual and other practices of his father and grandfather. This pleased the orthodox Muslims immensely. The tradition of Khanazadgi, born to the house, was maintained, in which high-ranking nobles (Amirs) were identified as the emperor's extended household. Khanazadgi and the hereditary service associated with it applied to officers in high position and in financial administration (Diwans, etc.)
- Who of the following mughal emperors was coronated twice ?
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Aurangzeb
Correct Option: D
Aurangzeb
- Who was the Sikh Guru to be slaughtered by Aurangzeb ?
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Teg Bahadur
Correct Option: C
Teg Bahadur
- Who was called Zinda Pir in Mughal time ?
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Aurangzeb was called Zinda Pir in Mughal time. Aurangzeb, was an orthodox, God-fearing Muslim. Unlike the earlier Mughal emperors, he had a very simple lifestyle. He never wore costly robes or used gold and silver vessels. He even sewed caps and copied the Quran to sell, so that he could earn money for his use smplicity, he was popularly called 'zinda Pir' or a Living saint.
Correct Option: C
Aurangzeb was called Zinda Pir in Mughal time. Aurangzeb, was an orthodox, God-fearing Muslim. Unlike the earlier Mughal emperors, he had a very simple lifestyle. He never wore costly robes or used gold and silver vessels. He even sewed caps and copied the Quran to sell, so that he could earn money for his use smplicity, he was popularly called 'zinda Pir' or a Living saint.