Practice 157 Mughal Period & Marathas multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. The book 'Ain-i-Akbari' was written by:
Explanation
Ain-i-Akbari was written by Abul Fazl. It is the third volume of the Akbarnama and serves as a detailed gazetteer of the Mughal Empire, documenting administration, geography, economy, and culture during Akbar's reign.
Q2. Ibrahim Lodi was defeated in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) by:
Explanation
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (21 April 1526), using gunpowder firearms and the Tulughma (flanking) tactic for the first time in India. Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the battle, ending the Delhi Sultanate and beginning the Mughal Empire.
Q3. In the Mughal Mansabdari system, the term 'Zat' referred to what?
Explanation
In the Mansabdari system, 'Zat' indicated the personal rank/status and salary of the mansabdar. 'Sawar' indicated the number of horsemen the mansabdar was expected to maintain. The system was non-hereditary and transferable, with ranks ranging from 10 to 10,000 (7,000 for princes).
Q4. Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned by Akbar mainly because of:
Explanation
Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned around 1585, primarily due to the scarcity of water. The city's water supply was inadequate to support a large population. Akbar then shifted to Lahore to deal with northwest frontier issues.
Q5. In Shivaji's Ashtapradhan, the 'Peshwa' was responsible for:
Explanation
In Shivaji's Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers): Peshwa — Prime Minister, Amatya/Majumdar — Finance, Sachiv — Correspondence, Mantri/Waqia Navis — Intelligence, Sumant/Dabir — Foreign Affairs, Senapati/Sari-Naubat — Military Commander, Pandit Rao — Religious Affairs, Nyayadhish — Justice.
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Q6. Aurangzeb banned which of the following during his reign as part of his orthodox Islamic policies?
Q7. The Diwan-i-Khas at the Red Fort, Delhi, had the famous inscription:
Q8. The Padshahnamah, the official history of Shah Jahan's reign, was written by:
Q9. Humayun was forced into exile after his defeat by Sher Shah Suri. Where did he primarily take refuge?
Q10. Babur's autobiography 'Tuzuk-i-Baburi' (Baburnama) was originally written in which language?
Q11. The Mansabdari system was introduced by:
Q12. Humayun lost his empire to Sher Shah at which battle?
Q13. How many forts did Shivaji reportedly control at the time of his coronation in 1674?
Q14. The founder of the Sikh Empire was:
Q15. Din-i-Ilahi, promulgated by Akbar in 1582, was accepted by which prominent Hindu courtier?
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