mughal empire quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

During the Mughal period, what was Narnal or light artillery?

a) One carried on camel back

b) One carried by man

c) None of these

d) One carried on elephant back

Question : 2

Who was proclaimed as Mughal emperor by Asaf Khan on Jahangir’s death to ensure Khurram’s (Shahjahan’s) enthronement?

a) Dawar Baksh

b) Tahmurs

c) Hoshang

d) Shahryar

Question : 3

Mughal-Maratha treaty of 1719 was concluded in the times of ?

a) Farukh Siyyar

b) Mohammed Shah

c) Bahadur Shah II

d) Jahandar Shah

Question : 4

Who among the following was the first Peshwa of Shahu?

a) Baji Rao

b) Balaji Vishwanath

c) Balaji Baji Rao

d) Madhava Rao

Question : 5

Consider the following statements about the Mughal Mansabdari System:

1. There were three categories of Mansabdars.
2. They could be given Mashrut or conditional ranks.
3. The sawar rank could not exceed the zat ranks.
4. All military and civil officers were granted mansabs or ranks.

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1 and 3 only

Question : 6

Which one of the following contemporary sources depicts Humayun’s passion for astronomy and astrology?

a) Tarikh-i-Rashidi

b) Humayun Namah

c) Tuzuk-i-Babri

d) Qanun-i-Humayuni