Mugal Period

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  1. Who among the following was killed by Shivaji ?








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    Afzal Khan

    Correct Option: B

    Afzal Khan

  1. Who was the envoy of British King James I at the court of Jahangir ?








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    In 1608, Captain William Hawkins came to the court of Jahangir with a letter from James I, king of England, requesting permission for the English merchants to establish in India. But due to vehement opposition of the Portuguese and the Surat merchants, emperor Jahangir had to change his mind and Hawkin's mission failed.

    Correct Option: D

    In 1608, Captain William Hawkins came to the court of Jahangir with a letter from James I, king of England, requesting permission for the English merchants to establish in India. But due to vehement opposition of the Portuguese and the Surat merchants, emperor Jahangir had to change his mind and Hawkin's mission failed.

  1. The famous Kohinour diamond was produced from one of the mines in








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    The Golconda fort used to have a vault where once the famous Kohinoor and Hopediamonds were stored along with other diamonds. Golconda was once renowned for the diamonds found on the south-east at Kollur Mine near Kollur (modern day Guntur district), Paritala (modern day krishna district) and cut in the city during the Kakatiya reign. At that time, India had the only Known diamond mines in the world.

    Correct Option: D

    The Golconda fort used to have a vault where once the famous Kohinoor and Hopediamonds were stored along with other diamonds. Golconda was once renowned for the diamonds found on the south-east at Kollur Mine near Kollur (modern day Guntur district), Paritala (modern day krishna district) and cut in the city during the Kakatiya reign. At that time, India had the only Known diamond mines in the world.

  1. Who of the following Sikh Guru was Started Gurumukhi Script ?








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    Guru Angad Sahib introduced a new alphabet Known as Gurmukhi Script, modifying the old Punjabi script's characters. It became the script of the masses very soon. He took great interest in the education of the children by opening many schools for their instruction and thus increased the number of literates.

    Correct Option: B

    Guru Angad Sahib introduced a new alphabet Known as Gurmukhi Script, modifying the old Punjabi script's characters. It became the script of the masses very soon. He took great interest in the education of the children by opening many schools for their instruction and thus increased the number of literates.

  1. Which of the following was the birth place of Guru Nanak ?








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    Guru Nanak's birth place is now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. His birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.

    Correct Option: C

    Guru Nanak's birth place is now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, Pakistan. His birthplace is marked by Gurdwara Janam Asthan.