Question 1

Which revenue system among the following is also known as the bandobast system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

What was the original name of Nur Jahan?

Accepted Answer

Nur Jahan was originally named Mihr-un-Nisa at birth. She was later given the title Nur Jahan ("Light of the World") by her husband, Emperor Jahangir, after her marriage to him.

Question 3

During the reign of which Mughal was tobacco introduced in India?

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Tobacco was introduced in India during the reign of Jahangir. Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor from 1605 to 1627, mentioned the introduction of tobacco in his autobiography, indicating its introduction and spread during his rule.

Question 4

Who among the following Mughal ministers was the paymaster-general as well?

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Diwan was the paymaster-general in the Mughal administration.

Question 5

Which of the following Mughal tombs can be considered as a prototype of the Taj Mahal for being the first Mughal tomb to be placed in the centre of a large park-like enclosure?

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Question 6

Arrange the Great Mughals in historical order.
(i. Akbar
(ii. Shah Jahan
(iii) Babur
(iv. Aurangzeb
(v. Humayun
(vi. Jahangir
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Question 7

During Akbar's reign, a group of scholars translated Mahabharata into Persian from Sanskrit. What is this Persian version called?

Accepted Answer

The Persian version of the Mahabharata translated during Akbar's reign is called "Razm Namah," which means "Book of Wars."

Question 8

Which of the following revenue systems were Akbar's own innovations?
(i) Batai
(ii) Kankut
(iii) Nasaq
(iv) Zabti
(v) Dahsala
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Zabti and Dahsala were Akbar's own innovations in the revenue system. Zabti was a system based on measurement and classification of land, while Dahsala was a revenue system that averaged the revenue of ten years to stabilize the revenue collection process.

Question 9

Who translated Tuzuk-i-Baburi into Persian?

Accepted Answer

Tuzuk-i-Baburi, originally written in Chagatai language (a Turkic language), was translated into Persian by Abdur Rahim, known as Khan-i-Khanan, who was one of the Navratnas of Akbar's court.

Question 10

Who wrote Tabaqat-i-Akbari?

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Nizam-ud-Din Ahmad, a historian of the Mughal era, wrote the Tabaqat-i-Akbari, which is a comprehensive account of the Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign.

Question 11

Who was the in-charge of a pargana?

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Question 12

What is the correct chronology of dynasties that ruled Vijayanagar?

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The correct chronology of dynasties that ruled Vijayanagar is Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, and Aravidu. This sequence represents the order in which these dynasties came to power and ruled the Vijayanagar Empire.

Question 13

When was the Bahmani kingdom founded?

Accepted Answer

The Bahmani Kingdom was founded in 1347 by Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah.

Question 14

What were the temples built by Krishna Deva Raya?

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Krishna Deva Raya, the prominent ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, is credited with the construction of the Vitthala Temple and the Hazara Rama Temple in Hampi. These temples are renowned for their architectural beauty and intricate carvings, showcasing the Vijayanagara style of architecture.

Question 15

Who said 'God is the breath of all breath.'?

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Kabir, a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, is known for his writings that often explore themes of spirituality and the divine, including the concept of God being the essence of life.

Question 16

Dohas were

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Dohas are couplets composed by Kabir, used to convey his teachings to his followers.

Question 17

Guru Nanak was born in

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Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born in the year 1469.

Question 18

Who was murid?

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A murid is a disciple or follower in Sufism, who is under the guidance of a Sufi teacher or master.

Question 19

A silsilah was a

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A silsilah refers to a Sufi order, indicating a spiritual lineage or chain of transmission of Sufi teachings and practices from master to disciple, often tracing back to the Prophet Muhammad.

Question 20

What were Varahas?

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Varahas were gold coins used in ancient India, particularly during the Gupta Empire period. They were a significant part of the economy and are often mentioned in historical texts.

Quiz 2: Mughal History and Indian Kingdoms: Revenue Systems, Tombs, and Dynasties