Mugal Period


  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. 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



  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. Who among the following deserves the credit for construction of Lal Quila ?









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    Shahjahan

    Correct Option: D

    Shahjahan



  1. Who was defeated at Kannauj in the hands of Sher Shah in 1540 ?









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    Humayun was defeated at Kannauj in the hands of Sher Shah in 1540. In 1540, Humayun led an army against Sher shah, but was defeated at Bilgram Veer Kannauj and fled from the country. Sher Shah became the king and once again the Afghans became the ruler of northern India.

    Correct Option: A

    Humayun was defeated at Kannauj in the hands of Sher Shah in 1540. In 1540, Humayun led an army against Sher shah, but was defeated at Bilgram Veer Kannauj and fled from the country. Sher Shah became the king and once again the Afghans became the ruler of northern India.