mughal empire quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Who among the following was killed by Shivaji?

a) Afzal Khan

b) Shaista Khan

c) Jai Singh

d) Najib Khan

Question : 2

What was the reasons of the decline of Mughal empire?

1. Aurangzeb’s religious and political policy
2. Peasants became stronger
3. Zamindars became rebellion
4. Administration was centralised

a) 1, 3 and 4

b) 1 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 2 and 3

Question : 3

Jahandar Shah ascended the throne after the death of

a) Azam Shah

b) Farrukh Siyar

c) Bahadur Shah I

d) Muhammad Shah

Question : 4

One of the greatest painters of Akbar’s court whom he employed as mint officer was

a) Keshav

b) Basawan

c) Mukund

d) Daswant

Question : 5

With which medieval ruler, would you associate the statement ‘I would have lost the empire just for a handful of Millet’?

a) Akbar

b) Babur

c) Sher Shah

d) Aurangzeb

Question : 6

Which of the following commodities constituted the main item of exports in Mughal India?

a) Cotton and silk fabrics

b) Opium and Indigo

c) Bullion and horses

d) Sugar and Saltpetre