About the Topic: Shahjahan was known for the golden age of Mughal architecture including the Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Upanishads were translated into Persian during the reign of :
Correct Answer:
(A) Shah Jahan
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The Upanishadas were translated into the Persian language during the reign of Shah Jahan by his son Dara Shikoh as "Sirr-i-Akbar". 52 Upanishadas were translated in this book. Lenpool named him "Little Akbar" due to his tolerance and generosity. Majma-ul-Bahrain is the original creation of Dara Shikoh. Shah Jahan gave him the title of "Shah Buland Iqbal".
Ques: 2
The famous diamond ‘Kohinoor’ was presented to Shah Jahan by –
Correct Answer:
(C) Mir Jumla
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The Kohinoor Diamond, one of the famous diamonds in the world, was discovered in the mines of Golconda. Mir Jumla was a minister of Sultan of Golconda, Abdullah Qutub Shah (1626-1672) who got angry over Mir Jumla for accepting the Mansab of King Shah Jahan and seized all his property. Later, Shah Jahan sent Aurangzeb to attack Golconda, and the matter was resolved, and the treaty was signed between them. Later, Mir Jumla was called back to Agra and given the title of “Muazzam Khan.” Mir Jumla, the Persian noble and a reputed diamond dealer, visited the court of Shah Jahan and presented the Kohinoor diamond to the Mughal emperor.
Ques: 3
Which Mughal Emperor abolished the Persian Court Custom of ‘Sijda’ which was begun by Balban?
Correct Answer:
(C) Shah Jahan
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Shah Jahan was the Mughal emperor who abolished the Persian (1636-37) court custom of Sijda which was begun by Balban.
Ques: 4
The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh campaign was to :
Correct Answer:
(A) Secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul
and the Mughal Empire beyond the sub-continent
Ans. (a)
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The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh and Badakshan campaign was not to conquer Samarqand and Ferghana, the Mughal homeland but to remove the Persian representative and secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul. This would help him in controlling the rebel Afghan tribes living near Ghazni and Khyber. So, it became a buffer state between Mughals and Persians.
Ques: 5
Who was the ‘Poet-Laureate’ of Shah Jahan’s reign?
Correct Answer:
(A) Kaleem
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Poet Kaleem (Abu Jalih) became a member of the court of Shah Jahan.
Ques: 6
Which of the following among Mughal Emperor constructed Jama Masjid of Delhi ?
Correct Answer:
(C) Shah Jahan
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Jama Masjid of Delhi was built up by Shah Jahan. He left behind a great legacy of structures constructed during his reign. Buildings constructed by Shah Jahan are Diwan-i- Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Shish Mahal, Moti Masjid, Khas Mahal, Musamman Burj, Nagina Masjid, Jama Masjid, Taj Mahal and Red Fort.