mughal empire quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

The building known as Purana Qila at Delhi was built by Sher Shah.

Three main gates on the north, south and west are part of the fortifications of the Purana Qila, the sixth city of Delhi, built by Sher Shah Suri (1538–45). Sher Shah Suri raised his citadel after demolishing Dinpanah, the city built by Humayun.

The fortifications of the Qila extended to a boundary of 2 km (1.2 mi) on an irregularly oblong plan.

Answer: (b)

Humayun was defeated at Kannauj in the hands of Sher Shah in 1540. In 1540, Humayun led an army against Sher Shah, but was defeated at Bilgram Veer Kannauj and fled from the country. Sher Shah became the king and once again the Afghans became the ruler of northern India.

Answer: (c)

The largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid in Delhi, was built by Mughal emperor, Shahjahan in 1656 AD. The mosque in Old Delhi, displaying both Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture, was built to replicate Moti Masjid at Red Fort in Agra.

Answer: (d)

Khurram sent Dara and Aurangzeb to Jahangir’s court in compliance with the terms of surrender after his revolt.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (b)