Aurangzeb the 6th Mughal Emperor

Who was Aurangzeb's eldest brother designated as the successor to the throne by their father?

• Dārā Shikōh

• Shivaji

• Akbar

• Sambhaji

Which tax was reimposed on non-Muslims by Aurangzeb in 1679?

• Income Tax

• Jizya

• Property Tax

• Sales Tax

Which kingdom did Shivaji rule as an independent Maratha kingdom?

• Bijapur

• Maratha

• Golconda

• Deccan

What tactic did the Marathas adopt against Aurangzeb's forces?

• Naval Warfare

• Open Battle

• Siege Warfare

• Guerrilla Tactics

In which year did Aurangzeb capture and execute Shivaji's son Sambhaji?

• 1666

• 1679

• 1680

• 1689

Which two Muslim Deccan kingdoms did Aurangzeb reduce to near-subjection as viceroy of the Deccan provinces?

• Bijapur and Golconda

• Persians and Uzbeks

• Marathas and Rajputs

• Shivaji and Akbar

What was the main focus of Aurangzeb's reign after about 1680?

• Reconciliation with Rajputs

• Conquest of Persians

• Containment of Deccan kingdoms

• Annexation of Marathas

Which military tactic did Aurangzeb apply to defeat his enemies?

• Diplomacy

• Conventional Warfare

• Conquest

• Guerrilla Warfare

What was the main reason for the economic crisis during Aurangzeb's reign?

• Trade Blockade

• Famine

• Warfare with Marathas

• Natural Disasters

What was the primary reason for the economic downfall during the later years of Aurangzeb's reign?

• Trade Blockade

• Famine

• Continuous Wars

• Corruption