the mughal empire Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 1

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

a) Dawar Baksh

b) Shahryar

c) Tahmurs

d) Hoshang

Question : 2

Consider the following statements related to the Mansabdari system of the Mughals:

1. Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system.
2. Mansabdars were ranked according to the number of zats and sawars they had.
3. Mansabdars were military officers only.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Question : 3

Who among the following introduced the dahasala system of land revenue collection for the first time?

a) Babur

b) Akbar

c) Humayun

d) Shahjahan

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

1. The Buddhist literature Anguttara Nikaya gives a list of sixteen great kingdoms called ‘Sixteen Mahajanapadas’.
2. Avanti was the capital of Kosala.

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2 both

c) 1 only

d) None

Question : 5

Who among the following Mughal kings had sent Raja Ram Mohan Roy as his envoy to London?

a) Alamgir II

b) Akbar II

c) Shah Alam II

d) Bahadur Shah II