the mughal empire Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (c)

Babar’s tomb is in Kabul. Humayun’s tomb placed in Delhi. Akbar’s tomb placed in Sikandara. Jahangir’s tomb placed in Lahore.

Answer: (b)

In 1582, Akbar promulgated a new religion called Dini-Ilahi or Divine Faith. Din-i- Ilahi believes in one God. It contained good points of all religions. Its basis was rational. It upholds no dogma. It was aimed at bridging the gulf that separated different religions. However, his new faith proved to be a failure.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (d)

Although Sher Shah’s rule lasted for five years, he organized a brilliant administrative system. The central government consisted of several departments.

The king was assisted by four important ministers:

• Diwan -i- Wizarat - also called as Wazir - in charge of Revenue and Finance;
• Diwan-i-Ariz - in charge of Army;
• Diwan-i-Rasalat- Foreign Minister;
• Diwan-i-Insha – Minister for Communications.

Sher Shah’s empire was divided into forty-seven sarkars. Chief Shiqdar (law and order) and Chief Munsif (judge) were the two officers in charge of the administration in each sarkar. Each sarkar was divided into several parganas. Shiqdar (military officer), Amin (land revenue), Fotedar (treasurer) Karkuns (accountants) were in charge of the administration of each pargana.

There were also many administrative units called iqtas. The land revenue administration was well organized under Sher Shah. All cultivable lands were classified into three classes – good, middle and bad. The state’s share was one-third of the average production and it was paid in cash or crop.

Answer: (a)

Aurangzeb banned music at the Mughal Court. Aurangzeb was titled Alamgir (Conquerer of the Universe). He was also known as Zinda Pir (the living saint).

As emperor, Aurangzeb enforced morals and banned the consumption, usage and practices of alcoholism, gambling, castration, servitude, eunuchs, music, nautch and narcotics in the Mughal Empire.