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  1. Painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of








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    painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of Jahangir. He showed a leaning towards painting and had an atelier of his own. His interest in portraiture led to much development in this artform. The art of Mughul painting reached great heights under Jahangir's reign, combining technical mastery with spiritual understanding of personalities depicted in its portraits. Jahangir's expertise in the arts is documented in his diary.

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    painting reached its highest level of development during the reign of Jahangir. He showed a leaning towards painting and had an atelier of his own. His interest in portraiture led to much development in this artform. The art of Mughul painting reached great heights under Jahangir's reign, combining technical mastery with spiritual understanding of personalities depicted in its portraits. Jahangir's expertise in the arts is documented in his diary.

  1. The original name of Mumtaj Mahal was








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    Arjumand Banu Begum (also called Mumtaz Mahal) was the third wife of Shahjahan, the Mughal emperor. Mumtaz Mahal (meaning ' Jewel of the palace') was the nickname her husband gave to her.

    Correct Option: A

    Arjumand Banu Begum (also called Mumtaz Mahal) was the third wife of Shahjahan, the Mughal emperor. Mumtaz Mahal (meaning ' Jewel of the palace') was the nickname her husband gave to her.

  1. What were the Ahdis of Akbar's time?








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    Foot soldiers in the army

    Correct Option: D

    Foot soldiers in the army

  1. Which one of the following emperors was known as Alamgir?








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    Aurangzeb

    Correct Option: D

    Aurangzeb

  1. Who built the Ibadatkhana at Fatehpur Sikri ?








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    Akbar built the Ibadatkhana at Fatehpur Sikri. Ibadatkhana (House of Worship) was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal emperor Akbar, where the foundations of a new Syncretistic faith, Din-e-IIahi were laid by Akbar.

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    Akbar built the Ibadatkhana at Fatehpur Sikri. Ibadatkhana (House of Worship) was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal emperor Akbar, where the foundations of a new Syncretistic faith, Din-e-IIahi were laid by Akbar.