NCERT Class 7 History — Chapter 4: The Mughals (16th to 17th Century)

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 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?