Correct Answer:
(A)
Akbar and Jahangir
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The famous devotee/saint Goswami Tulsidas was the contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir. He wrote, ‘Ramcharitmanas’ and ‘Vinay Patrika’ are best among all of them. Tulsidas had no relation with the court. He spent most of his time in Banaras (Varanasi). He finds mention in Ain-i-Akbari of Abul Fazl.
Ques:
42
Given the following names, who had rebelled against the Mughal Emperor Jahangir ?
Asif Khan
Khurram
Mahabat Khan
Khusrau
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Correct Answer:
(D)
2, 3 and 4 only
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Jahangir’s eldest son Khusrau revolted against Jahangir just after the coronation and was suppressed in 1606. The revolt of Shahzada Khurram was dismissed by the Mughal army under Mahabat Khan in 1623. In 1626, Mahabat Khan revolted against Jahangir.
Ques:
43
Khusrau was the son of which Mughal emperor ?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Jahangir
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Khusrau was the eldest son of Jahangir. His mother was Man Bai.
Ques:
44
According to Satish Chandra, the decline and downfall of the Mughal empire was due to:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Weakness of the later Mughals
The decline of the Mughal Empire was indeed heavily influenced by the weakness of the later Mughal emperors. Following Aurangzeb's death, his successors lacked the strong leadership and administrative skills to manage the vast empire effectively, leading to internal conflicts, economic woes, and external invasions.
Ques:
45
While describing the decline of the Mughal empire Sir Jadunath Sarkar comments: When gold rusts what will iron do. This indicates the decline and degeneration of:
(a) Later Mughal monarchs
(b) Nobility
Correct Answer:
(C)
This analogy highlights how the decline in leadership and moral character among the elite impacted the entire empire.
Ques:
46
The Mughal subdued the Pathans by following the policy of:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Divide and rule
By 1675 A.D. Mughal authority was reestablished in the north-western frontier. The Pathan tribes were finally subdued by the policy of divide and rule.
Ques:
47
When did Bahadur Shah die?
Correct Answer:
(B)
1712
Bahadur Shah I, the Mughal emperor, did die in 1712. Specifically, he passed away on February 27, 1712, in Lahore. He was buried in the Moti Masjid at Mehrauli in Delhi.
Ques:
48
Consider the following statements:
Jahandar Shah was a weak and degenerate prince.
He was wholly devoted to pleasure.
He lacked good manners and dignity and decency.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Historians generally characterize Jahandar Shah, a Mughal emperor who ruled from 1712 to 1713, as a weak and degenerate ruler. He was known for his love of pleasure and his inability to effectively manage the empire. His short reign was marked by internal power struggles and instability.
Ques:
49
Who fought the Second Battle of Panipat (1556 AD)?
Correct Answer:
(B)
B. Akbar and Himu
The Second Battle of Panipat, fought in 1556, pitted the Mughal army of Akbar against the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, also known as Hemu. Hemu, a Hindu king, was the ruler of North India at the time. The battle resulted in a decisive Mughal victory, with Hemu's forces being defeated by Akbar's general, Bairam Khan.
Ques:
50
Consider the following statements:
1. The second Battle of Panipat marked the start of Akbar’s rule.
2. During their early dominance in India, the Mughals ruled only Punjab, Delhi, and Afghanistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
Second Battle of Panipat marked the start of Akbar’s rule and territorial expansion. During their early dominance in India, the Mughals ruled only Punjab, Delhi, and Afghanistan. The victory in the second battle led to further consolidation and expansion of the Mughal Empire.