Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the lineage of the Mughals, consider the following statements: 1. From their mother’s side, they were descendants of the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan. 2. From their father’s side, they were the successors of the Uzbeg ruler Shaibani Khan. 3. The Mughals took pride in their Timurid ancestry rather than their Mongol descent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal traditions of succession: 1. The Mughals strictly followed the rule of primogeniture, where the eldest son inherited the father's estate. 2. They adopted the Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance. 3. The inheritance was divided amongst all the sons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the military technology used in the sixteenth century, consider the following statements: 1. Cannons were an important addition to warfare during this period. 2. Babur relied solely on archers and did not use gunpowder technology in the first battle of Panipat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the early career of the first Mughal emperor, Babur: 1. He succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494 when he was only 12 years old. 2. He was forced to leave his ancestral throne due to the invasion of the Uzbegs. 3. He seized Kabul in 1504 before capturing Delhi in 1526. 4. He defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat to establish control over Agra and Delhi. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding Mughal relations with other rulers: 1. The Mughals campaigned constantly against rulers who refused to accept their authority. 2. Once a ruler was defeated, the Mughals usually humiliated them to ensure future loyalty. 3. The Rajputs were the only group that consistently refused to join the Mughal service. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the matrimonial alliances of the Mughals, consider the following statements: 1. The mother of Jahangir was a Kachhwaha princess, daughter of the Rajput ruler of Amber. 2. The mother of Shah Jahan was a Persian princess from the Safavid court. 3. These marriages were often the result of political alliances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following groups forced Babur to leave his ancestral throne in Central Asia?
With reference to the 'Mansabdari system' introduced by the Mughals, consider the following statements: 1. It was a system used exclusively to determine the religious status of the nobles. 2. The rank and salary were determined by a numerical value called 'Zat'. 3. The higher the Zat, the more prestigious was the noble’s position in court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the military responsibilities of a Mansabdar: 1. A Mansabdar was required to maintain a specified number of sawar or cavalrymen. 2. The Mansabdar paid the cavalrymen from his own personal wealth, not from state funds. 3. The cavalrymen were paid without any inspection or registration of their horses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the payment of Mansabdars, consider the following statements: 1. Mansabdars received their salaries as revenue assignments called jagirs. 2. Jagirs were somewhat like the iqtas of the Delhi Sultans. 3. Unlike muqtis, most mansabdars did not actually reside in or administer their jagirs. 4. They only had rights to the revenue of their assignments which was collected for them by their servants. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Mansab | 1. Revenue assignment B. Zat | 2. Numerical value for salary C. Jagir | 3. Position or rank D. Sawar | 4. Cavalrymen
In the Mughal Mansabdari system, the numerical value that determined the rank and salary of a Mansabdar was known as:
Consider the following statements about the responsibilities of a Mansabdar: 1. He had to maintain a specified number of cavalrymen. 2. He had to reside in the area from which he collected revenue. 3. He had to serve in any part of the empire as directed by the Emperor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Zabt' revenue system: 1. It was based on a rough estimate of crop yields without any survey. 2. Each province was divided into revenue circles with its own schedule of revenue rates for individual crops. 3. This system was prevalent in areas where Mughal administrators could survey the land and keep careful accounts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the survey conducted by Todar Mal: 1. It covered a period of 10 years. 2. It collected data only on the prices of commodities, ignoring crop yields. 3. Based on this data, tax was fixed on each crop in kind. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the content of 'Ain-i Akbari': 1. It deals exclusively with the genealogy of the Mughal emperors. 2. It provides details about the traditions and culture of the people living in India. 3. It contains statistical details about crops, yields, prices, wages, and revenues. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following volumes of the Akbar Nama recorded the events of Akbar’s reign?
Consider the following statements regarding Akbar's religious policy 'Sulh-i kul': 1. It was a policy of "universal peace". 2. It prohibited discrimination between followers of different religions. 3. It focused on a system of ethics – honesty, justice, peace – that was universally applicable. 4. Abul Fazl opposed the idea of Sulh-i kul and favoured orthodox policies. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Akbar Nama | 1. Author of Akbar Nama B. Ain-i Akbari | 2. Third volume dealing with administration C. Sulh-i kul | 3. Universal peace D. Abul Fazl | 4. Three-volume history of Akbar's reign
Consider the following statements regarding the translation of 'Sulh-i kul': 1. It translates to "Universal Peace". 2. It implied that the state should enforce a single religion on all subjects. 3. It was a concept of governance that focused on a system of ethics applicable to all. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Nur Jahan’s influence in Jahangir’s court, consider the following statements: 1. Mehrunnisa received the title Mumtaz Mahal after marrying Emperor Jahangir. 2. Jahangir struck silver coins bearing his own titles on one side and Nur Jahan’s name on the other. 3. Nur Jahan issued farmans (orders) under her own seal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who among the following Mughal empresses had coins struck in her name alongside the Emperor?
Consider the following statements regarding the titles used in Nur Jahan's farman: 1. She is referred to as "Padshah Begum". 2. She is described as the "Shadow of God" in the farman. 3. The farman makes no mention of Emperor Jahangir. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who among the following historical figures was conferred the title 'Nur Jahan'?
Consider the following statements about the political role of Nur Jahan: 1. She remained extremely loyal and supportive to the monarch Jahangir. 2. Her influence was limited only to domestic household matters. 3. Farmans (orders) were issued under her seal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the inscription on the coins of Jahangir: 1. One side bore the image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. 2. The other side bore the inscription "struck in the name of the Queen Begum, Nur Jahan". 3. These coins were struck in silver. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of revenue among Mansabdars in the twentieth year of Shah Jahan’s reign: 1. The highest-ranking mansabdars were only 445 in number out of a total of 8,000. 2. This small group received only about 10 per cent of the total estimated revenue. 3. The remaining revenue was distributed equally among the peasantry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the decline of the Mughal Empire: 1. As the authority of the Mughal emperor slowly declined, his servants emerged as powerful centres of power in the regions. 2. New dynasties were constituted in provinces like Punjab and Kashmir. 3. Although they established independent kingdoms, they continued to recognize the Mughal emperor as their nominal master. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following was a primary constraint preventing the poorest peasants from increasing agricultural productivity in medieval India?
With reference to the Mughal relations with the Rajputs, consider the following statements: 1. The Rajputs strictly prohibited the marriage of their daughters into Mughal families. 2. The Sisodiya Rajputs of Mewar refused to accept Mughal authority for a long time. 3. Once defeated, they were treated honourably and their lands were restored as assignments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the term 'Watan Jagir': 1. It refers to lands given back to defeated rulers as assignments. 2. It was a mechanism used exclusively for the Mughal princes. 3. It implied complete independence from Mughal suzerainty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal genealogy: 1. They celebrated their genealogy pictorially. 2. They avoided depicting themselves with Timur in paintings. 3. They preferred to be associated with Timur rather than Genghis Khan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal nobility's composition: 1. It was exclusively Turkish (Turani) throughout the Mughal period. 2. It included Iranians, Indian Muslims, Afghans, Rajputs, and Marathas. 3. The inclusion of diverse groups occurred as the empire expanded. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Mughal military campaigns: 1. Babur seized Kabul in 1504. 2. Babur was defeated by the Sultan of Delhi in 1526. 3. He returned to Kabul immediately after the battle of Panipat without capturing any Indian territory. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. 1526 | 1. Jahangir marries Mehrunnisa B. 1504 | 2. Babur defeats Ibrahim Lodi C. 1494 | 3. Babur succeeds to Ferghana D. 1611 | 4. Babur seizes Kabul
Who among the following was Akbar’s revenue minister responsible for carrying out the 10-year survey of crop yields and prices?