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Q1Aurangzeb's policies that weakened the Mughal Empire included:
Aurangzeb (1658-1707) reversed Akbar's tolerance: re-imposed Jizya (1679), destroyed Hindu temples (Kashi Vishwanath, Somnath), banned music/dance, alienated Rajputs, Sikhs (executed Guru Tegh Bahadur), and Marathas (killed Sambhaji). His 25-year Deccan campaign against Marathas drained the treasury without decisive victory. After his death, the Mughal Empire rapidly declined. His policies created resistance from Sikhs, Marathas, Jats, and Rajputs simultaneously.
Q2Consider the following statements: 1. Chauth was one-fourth, or 25 percent, of revenue claimed by the Marathas. 2. Sardeshmukhi was an additional one-tenth, or 10 percent, claim. 3. Chauth was collected only from the Mughal imperial treasury at Delhi. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Chauth as revenue claimed from neighboring territories in exchange for protection from Maratha raids, not only from the Delhi treasury.
Q3Aurangzeb imprisoned his own father Shah Jahan and seized the Mughal throne after winning the war of succession. In which battle did he decisively defeat his brother Dara Shikoh?
The Battle of Samugarh (May 1658, near Agra) was the decisive engagement in the Mughal war of succession. Aurangzeb and Murad Baksh combined forces to defeat Dara Shikoh. After this, Aurangzeb imprisoned Shah Jahan and declared himself emperor. Dara was later captured and executed in 1659.
Q4The Mughal provincial governor was known as:
The Mughal provincial governor was called Subedar or Nazim. The empire was divided into Subas (provinces), each headed by a Subedar. Other provincial officials included Diwan (revenue), Bakshi (military paymaster), Sadr (religious), and Qazi (judicial).
Q5Consider the following statements: 1. Shivaji took the title Chhatrapati at Raigad on 6 June 1674. 2. Shivaji's Ashta Pradhan was a council of eight ministers. 3. In the Maratha system, Chauth was one-tenth of revenue and Sardeshmukhi was one-fourth. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct: a fetched Firstpost page supports the Raigad coronation date and title. Statement 2 is correct: Ashta Pradhan was Shivaji's council of eight ministers. Statement 3 is incorrect: Chauth was one-fourth or 25 percent, while Sardeshmukhi was an additional one-tenth or 10 percent.
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6The concept of 'Sulh-i-Kul' (universal peace) was promoted by:
7Which Mughal Emperor introduced the Mansabdari system?
8Aurangzeb was known as 'Zinda Pir' meaning:
9Which Peshwa is known as the 'architect of the Maratha Empire' and made the Peshwa office hereditary?
10Consider the following statements about Mughal and Maratha history: 1. The Treaty of Purandar in 1665 was signed between Shivaji and Mughal general Jai Singh I of Amber. 2. Jahangir installed the Zanjir-i-Adl at Agra Fort to allow aggrieved persons to seek the emperor's attention. 3. Aurangzeb was called Zinda Pir because of his austere and pious lifestyle. 4. Akbar's Dahsala system divided land into three categories. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11Consider the following statements about Akbar's religious policy: 1. Akbar established the Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri in 1575. 2. The Ibadat Khana was later opened to scholars of all religions. 3. Din-i-Ilahi was founded by Aurangzeb in 1582 as an orthodox religious order. 4. The Mahzar of 1579 allowed Akbar to act as supreme arbiter in religious disputes when the ulema disagreed. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Akbar's land revenue system 'Dahsala' calculated revenue based on:
13Consider the following statements about Mughal and Maratha administration and warfare: 1. Babur introduced gunpowder artillery in Indian warfare, and it was decisive at Panipat and Khanwa. 2. In the Mansabdari system, Zat indicated the number of horsemen a mansabdar had to maintain. 3. Raja Todar Mal implemented the Zabt and Dahsala system in 1580. 4. The Ashta Pradhan was Shivaji's council of eight ministers. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Consider the following statements: 1. The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on 21 April 1526. 2. In the Battle of Haldighati, Akbar's forces were led by Man Singh I against Maharana Pratap of Mewar. 3. Sher Shah introduced a silver Rupiya weighing 178 grains, which became the basis for the modern rupee. 4. In Shivaji's Ashtapradhan, the Peshwa was responsible for finance, while the Amatya was the prime minister. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15The treaty of Purandar (1665) was signed between: