SHAH JAHAN and AURANGZEB

Who was the grandson of Akbar and reigned from 1628 to 1658?

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

• Jahangir

• Babur

What did Shah Jahan build in 1631 as a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal?

• Qutub Minar

• Red Fort

• Hawa Mahal

• Taj Mahal

What major problem did Shah Jahan face during his reign?

• Money problems

• Health crisis

• Lack of water supply

• Food shortage

What did Aurangzeb spend the empire's money on?

• Art and culture

• Constant war

• Building palaces

• Infrastructure development

Which ruler tried to force Hindus to abandon their religion and convert to the Muslim religion?

• Akbar

• Jahangir

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

In which city was the Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan?

• Mumbai

• Jaipur

• Delhi

• Agra

What happened to the Mughal Empire after Aurangzeb's death?

• It was taken over by the Persians

• It expanded further

• It fractured into smaller kingdoms

• It became more powerful

When did the Great Mughal Empire of India finally end?

• 1707

• 1757

• 1807

• 1857

What did Shah Jahan build in the Deccan Plateau and beyond?

• Qutub Minar

• Red Fort

• Hawa Mahal

• Taj Mahal

What did Shah Jahan have to do to pay for the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• Cut down on military expenses

• Sell valuable artifacts

• Raise taxes

• Borrow money from other empires