mughal empire quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Answer: (b)

Answer: (d)

In 1608, Captain William Hawkins came to the court of Jahangir with a letter from James I, king of England, requesting permission for the English merchants to establish in India. But due to vehement opposition of the Portuguese and the Surat merchants, emperor Jahangir had to change his mind and Hawkin’s mission failed.

Answer: (d)

Aurangzeb spent most of his time in defeating the south dynasties and died at Burhanpur in 1707 A.D.

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 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.