Mughal Empire — Set 10
Indian History · मुगल साम्राज्य · Questions 91–100 of 120
The 'Treaty of Purandar' (1665) was signed between Shivaji and whom?
Correct Answer: B. Raja Jai Singh
The Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh I. Jai Singh represented the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Shivaji agreed to surrender 23 forts to the Mughals.
Who was the first Mughal Emperor to issue a Firman to the British?
Correct Answer: C. Jahangir
Jahangir was the first to issue a royal Firman permitting the British to trade. This was granted to Captain William Hawkins and later confirmed to Thomas Roe. It allowed them to set up a factory in Surat.
The Mughal school of painting was originally influenced by which style?
Correct Answer: A. Persian style
The Mughal school of painting was originally heavily influenced by the Persian style. Humayun brought Persian artists Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad to India. Later, it blended with Indian styles to create a unique idiom.
Who was the revenue minister of Sher Shah Suri?
Correct Answer: C. Raja Todar Mal
Raja Todar Mal began his career under Sher Shah Suri before serving Akbar. He learned revenue administration under Sher Shah. This experience helped him formulate the systems later used by Akbar.
Which Mughal Emperor had the longest reign?
Correct Answer: D. Akbar and Aurangzeb
Both Akbar and Aurangzeb had the longest reigns, ruling for about 49 years each. Akbar ruled from 1556 to 1605. Aurangzeb ruled from 1658 to 1707.
Who built the tomb of Humayun in Delhi?
Correct Answer: A. Nur Jahan
Humayun's tomb was built by his widow, Hamida Banu Begum (also known as Haji Begum). It is the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It served as an architectural precursor to the Taj Mahal.
The 'Patta' and 'Qabuliyat' system was introduced by whom?
Correct Answer: C. Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri introduced the 'Patta' (title deed) and 'Qabuliyat' (deed of agreement). This system defined the rights and liabilities of the peasants. It reduced corruption and protected farmers.
Which Mughal Emperor is called the 'Prince of Builders'?
Correct Answer: B. Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan is often called the 'Prince of Builders' or 'Engineer King'. His reign witnessed the construction of the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Jama Masjid. Architecture was his greatest passion.
The capital of the Mughal Empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi by whom?
Correct Answer: A. Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi in 1638. He built a new city called Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi). The Red Fort served as the imperial palace in the new capital.
Who won the First Battle of Panipat in 1526?
Correct Answer: B. Babur
Babur won the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. He defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi. This battle marked the foundation of the Mughal Empire.