mughal empire quiz set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Answer: (b)

The two distinctive features of the architecture of Shahjahan’s reign were the use of Marble and Cusped arches. Shahjahan left behind a grand legacy of structures constructed during his reign. He was one of the greatest patrons of Islamic architecture.

Among his constructions are

• The Taj Mahal,
• Red Fort,
• large sections of Agra Fort,
• The Jama Masjid,
• The Wazir Khan Mosque,
• The Moti Masjid,
• The Shalimar Gardens,
• Sections of the Lahore Fort,
• The Jahangir mausoleum— his father's tomb.
• Use of the double dome,
• Cusped Arches, and
• Park-like surroundings were all favourite devices of Shahjahan period architect.
• Symmetry and balance between the parts of a building were always stressed, as was delicate ornamental detail.
• White marble was a favoured building material.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (b)

The Mausoleum (Dargah) of Moinuddin Chisti was most visited by Akbar. The emperor Akbar was perhaps the most fervent of them. It is said to be by the blessing of Sheikh Salim Chishti that Akbar’s first surviving child, the future Jahangir, was born. The child was named Salim after the Sheikh and was affectionately addressed by Akbar as Sheikhu Baba.

Answer: (c)

In Mughal period Cash crops were called Tins-iKamil or jins-i-ala.

Answer: (b)

Akbar introduced the policy ‘Sulah-i-Kul.’ By Akbar’stime, many of the traditional difficulties had been removed, and he was able to take full advantage of the changes in outlook on both sides.

One example of this was his enunciation of the principle of Sulah-i Kul, or universal tolerance, by which he accepted responsibility for all sections of the population, irrespective of their religion.