The Mughals (16th to 17th Century)

Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?

• Humayun

• Babur

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

From whom did the Mughals claim descent on their father's side?

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• Timur

• Suleiman the Magnificent

What was the title given to Mehrunnisa after marrying Jahangir?

• Mumtaz Mahal

• Nur Jahan

• Jodha Bai

• Razia Sultan

What was the primary source of income for the Mughal Empire?

• Trade tariffs

• Tax on land produce

• Mineral exports

• Craft sales

Why did the Mughals emphasize their Timurid ancestry over Mongol ancestry?

• To associate with the legacy of Genghis Khan

• Because Genghis Khan was associated with violence

• To connect with the Persian Empire

• To gain favor among Central Asian tribes

What is the meaning of 'sulh-i kul' as promoted by Akbar?

• Universal tolerance and peace

• Absolute monarchy

• Martial law

• Religious exclusivity

What does the term 'zat' refer to in the Mughal ranking system?

• A noble’s landholdings

• Number of troops maintained

• Noble’s salary and rank

• Agricultural productivity

If a Mughal noble had a high zat rank, what responsibility did they likely have?

• Governing a small village

• Maintaining a large number of cavalrymen

• Supervising irrigation projects

• Writing royal decrees

Akbar’s revenue minister, Todar Mal, surveyed land for tax purposes. Which areas benefited most from this policy?

• Areas where land could be surveyed carefully

• Coastal regions with heavy trade

• Regions loyal to the Rajputs

• Borderlands of the empire

What might be a modern equivalent of the Mughal 'jagir' system in terms of income sources?

• Land leasing

• Industrial manufacturing

• Government salary

• Farming subsidies