mughal empire quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

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: (c)

The battle of Khanwa in 1527 was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga.

The Rajput forces of Rana Sanga, supplemented by the contingents of Hasan Khan Mewati and the Afghan, Mehmud Lodi and Raja Medini Rai of Alwar, met Babur’s army at Khanwa near Fatehpur Sikri in 1527.

The battle, which lasted for not more than 10 hours, was bitterly contested and became an exceedingly brutal affair. At a critical moment of battle, the defection of Silhadi and his contingent caused a split in the Rajput forces. Rana Sanga while trying to rebuild his front was wounded and fell unconscious from his horse.

The Rajput army thought their leader was dead and fled in disorder, thus allowing the Mughals to win the day.

Answer: (c)

Kalanaur is known as a place of proclamation of Akbar as the emperor. In Kalanaur, Punjab, the 13-year-old Akbar was enthroned by Bairam Khan on a newly constructed platform, which still stands. He was proclaimed Shahanshah (Persian for “King of Kings”). Bairam Khan ruled on his behalf until he came of age.

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: (a)

The English ambassador who had attended the coronation of Shivaji with presents from East India Company at Raigarh was Oxendon.

Answer: (d)

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