Mugal Period


  1. Who among the following Indian rulers was a contemporary of Akbar ?









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    Rani Durgavati was a contemporary o Akbar. The riches of Rani Durgavati's state drew Abdul Mazid Khan's attention. He sought and gained permission from Akbar to attack the Rani. Akbar's interest in the invasion was his wish to expand his rule over central India.

    Correct Option: A

    Rani Durgavati was a contemporary o Akbar. The riches of Rani Durgavati's state drew Abdul Mazid Khan's attention. He sought and gained permission from Akbar to attack the Rani. Akbar's interest in the invasion was his wish to expand his rule over central India.


  1. Where did Babur die ?









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    Babur died on 26 December 1530, of fever, aged 47 , in Agra, India Buried 9 years later, as per his wishes, in a garden in Kabul. His sister Khanzada and son Hindal also buried on the same garden terrace.

    Correct Option: B

    Babur died on 26 December 1530, of fever, aged 47 , in Agra, India Buried 9 years later, as per his wishes, in a garden in Kabul. His sister Khanzada and son Hindal also buried on the same garden terrace.



  1. Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of









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    Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of Samugarh. Although Dara Shikoh was the most powerful man in the mughal empire after his father Shahjahan, he knew little about the art of war and military command. His loosely knit army eventually crumbled and even refused to aid each other.

    Correct Option: D

    Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of Samugarh. Although Dara Shikoh was the most powerful man in the mughal empire after his father Shahjahan, he knew little about the art of war and military command. His loosely knit army eventually crumbled and even refused to aid each other.


  1. Aurangzeb was an expert musician of which instrument ?









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    Aurangzeb banned music in the court and relieved the musicians. Though instrumental music was continued in the court. He was himself expert in playing Veena.

    Correct Option: C

    Aurangzeb banned music in the court and relieved the musicians. Though instrumental music was continued in the court. He was himself expert in playing Veena.



  1. A Mughal Begum whose name was written to all the mughal Firmans and inscribed on the coins, was









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    Nur Jahan

    Correct Option: B

    Nur Jahan