Exploring the Mughal Empire

Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India? A) Akbar B) Humayun C) Babur D) Aurangzeb

• C) Babur

• Ranjit Singh

• Jahangir

• Shah Jahan

The Mughal Empire was established in which year? A) 1498 B) 1526 C) 1556 D) 1600

• B) 1526

• 1605

• 1530

• 1487

Who introduced the Mansabdari system? A) Babur B) Akbar C) Shah Jahan D) Jahangir

• A) Humayun

• B) Akbar

• C) Aurangzeb

• D) Akbar II

Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance is called: A) Din-i Ilahi B) Sulh-i Kul C) Jaziya D) Farman

• Sharia

• B) Sulh-i Kul

• Zakat

• Hindu Code

Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal? A) Akbar B) Humayun C) Aurangzeb D) Shah Jahan

• Shah Alam

• D) Shah Jahan

• Jahangir

• Babur

Who succeeded Babur as the Mughal emperor? A) Akbar B) Humayun C) Aurangzeb D) Jahangir

• Shah Jahan

• Babur II

• Akbar II

• B) Humayun

The Mughal Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under: A) Babur B) Akbar C) Jahangir D) Aurangzeb

• D) Aurangzeb

• B) Shah Jahan

• A) Humayun

• C) Babur

What does the term “Mansab” mean? A) Land grant B) Rank or position C) Fort D) Revenue

• B) Rank or position

• G) Agricultural policy

• F) Military rank

• E) Tax collection

Which Mughal emperor is known for his architectural achievements? A) Babur B) Akbar C) Shah Jahan D) Aurangzeb

• Shah Alam

• C) Shah Jahan

• Humayun

• Jahangir

What was the capital of the Mughal Empire during Akbar's reign? A) Delhi B) Agra C) Fatehpur Sikri D) Lahore

• D) Agra Fort

• B) Jaipur

• A) Mumbai

• C) Fatehpur Sikri