mughal empire quiz set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

The Battle of Khanwa (1527) was the second of the series of three major battles. The first battle of Panipat was the first of the series, the battle of Ghaghra was the last. This battle was fought near the village of Khanwa, about 60 km west of Agra on March 17, 1527. Babur defeated a formidable army raised by Rana Sanga of Mewar in this battle and firmly established his rule over North India.

Answer: (d)

The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur’s family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi.

The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602 and records the events during Akbar’s reign.

The third volume is named Ain-i-Akbari and details the administrative system of the Empire as well as containing the famous “Account of the Hindu Sciences”. It also deals with Akbar’s household, army, the revenues and the geography of the empire. It also produces rich details about the traditions and culture of the people living in India.

It is famous for its rich statistical details about things as diverse as crop yields, prices, wages and revenues. Baburnama (alternatively known as Tuzk-e Babri) is the name given to the memoirs of Zahir ud-Din Muhammad Babur (1483 – 1530), founder of the Mughal Empire and a great-great-great-grandson of Timur.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (a)

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.