mughal empire quiz set 9 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Answer: (c)

Shahjahan abolished the Persian court custom of Sijda. Shahjahan also abolished the discipleship ritual and other practices of his father and grandfather.

This pleased the orthodox Muslims immensely. The tradition of Khanazadgi, born to the house, was maintained, in which high-ranking nobles (Amirs) were identified as the emperor’s extended household.

Khanazadgi and the hereditary service associated with it applied to officers in a high position and in financial administration (Diwans, etc.)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (b)

Answer: (d)

• Battle of Bahadurgarh occurred in Feb 1658.
• Battle of Dharmat happened in April 1658.
• Battle of Samugarh happened in June 1658.
• Battle of Deorai happened in April 1659.

Answer: (b)

Iqta was introduced by Delhi Sultans while Jagir was introduced by Mughals. Amaram was introduced by the Vijaynagar Empire. Mokasa was introduced by Maratha. ‘Iqta’ is an Arabic word, which became a tool of administration in Islamicate traditions.

The land pieces assigned to military chiefs were called Amaram during Vijayanagar empire.

Two-thirds of the collections however remained with the Maratha sardars who collected the taxes and they used it for maintaining their troops for the Chhatrapati.

This part of the levy was called mokasa. The chauth along with sardeshmukhi levies ensured a steady and large stream of income for the Marathas and helped them expand their armies beyond the swarajya territories of Shivaji.