mughal empire quiz set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Todar Mal introduced a uniform system of land measurement.

The land was also divided into four categories -

1. Polaj (cultivated every year),
2. Parauti (once in two years),
3. Chachar (once in three or four years) and
4. Banjar (once in five or more years).

Payment of revenue was made generally in cash.

Answer: (c)

Aurangzeb was called Zinda Pir in Mughal time. Aurangzeb was an orthodox, God-fearing Muslim. Unlike the earlier Mughal emperors, he had a very simple lifestyle.

He never wore costly robes or used gold and silver vessels. He even sewed caps and copied the Quran to sell, so that he could earn money for his use, rather than take it from the treasury.

Due to his simplicity, he was popularly called ‘Zinda Pir’ or a living saint.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (b)

Akbar built the Ibadatkhana at Fatehpur Sikri. Ibadatkhana (House of Worship) was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal emperor Akbar, where the foundations of a new Syncretistic faith, Din-e-Ilahi were laid by Akbar.

Answer: (d)

Mansabdari system was introduced in 1595–96, was a combined status showing a noble’s civil and military capacity.