Mughal Empire — Set 4
Indian History · मुगल साम्राज्य · Questions 31–40 of 120
Which Mughal Emperor abolished the pilgrim tax on Hindus?
Correct Answer: B. Akbar
Akbar abolished the pilgrim tax on Hindus in 1563. He later abolished the Jizya tax in 1564 as well. These steps were part of his policy of religious tolerance and consolidation of the empire.
Who was the last powerful Mughal Emperor before the decline started?
Correct Answer: C. Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb is considered the last powerful Mughal Emperor. After his death in 1707, the empire began a rapid decline due to weak successors. His long wars in the Deccan had also drained the treasury.
Which Battle marked the end of the Mughal Empire's military power?
Correct Answer: D. Battle of Karnal (1739)
The Battle of Karnal in 1739, where Nadir Shah defeated Muhammad Shah, exposed the military weakness of the Mughals. Nadir Shah looted Delhi and took the Peacock Throne. This effectively ended the Mughals' status as a major military power.
Who was the guardian of Akbar who helped him win the Second Battle of Panipat?
Correct Answer: D. Bairam Khan
Bairam Khan was the guardian and tutor of Akbar. He led the Mughal forces to victory against Hemu in the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556. Akbar addressed him respectfully as 'Khan-i-Baba'.
The tomb of Jahangir is located in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Lahore
The tomb of Jahangir is located at Shahdara in Lahore (modern-day Pakistan). It was built by his son Shah Jahan, though his wife Nur Jahan played a key role in its design. It is famous for its intricate marble and pietra dura work.
Which art form reached its zenith during Jahangir's reign?
Correct Answer: D. Painting
Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of Jahangir. He was a great connoisseur of art and could identify the work of different artists in a single painting. Famous painters like Mansur and Bishandas flourished in his court.
What was the real name of Nur Jahan?
Correct Answer: B. Mehr-un-Nisa
The real name of Nur Jahan was Mehr-un-Nisa. Jahangir gave her the title 'Nur Jahan' (Light of the World) after their marriage. She wielded significant political power and was the only Mughal empress to have coins struck in her name.
The Moti Masjid inside the Red Fort in Delhi was built by whom?
Correct Answer: C. Aurangzeb
The Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) inside the Red Fort complex in Delhi was built by Aurangzeb. He built it for his personal use in 1659-60. Note that the Moti Masjid in Agra Fort was built by Shah Jahan.
Who was the Persian invader who looted the Peacock Throne in 1739?
Correct Answer: B. Nadir Shah
Nadir Shah of Persia invaded India in 1739 and defeated the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. He sacked Delhi and carried away immense wealth, including the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor diamond. This invasion shattered the prestige of the Mughal Empire.
Which Mughal prince translated the Upanishads into Persian?
Correct Answer: D. Dara Shikoh
Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan, translated the Upanishads into Persian. His translation is known as 'Sirr-i-Akbar' (The Great Secret). He was a scholar who sought common ground between Hinduism and Islam.