Chapter: 13 Mughal Policy and Administration
1)
Who is considered to be the real founder of Mughal Empire?
Akbar
2)
Name a famous musician who lived in the court of Akbar.
Tansen
3)
Who was the author ofAin-e-Akbari?
Abul Fazal
4)
Who built theTaj Mahal?
Shah Jahan
5)
In how many provinces was the Mughal empire divided at the time of Akbar?
15
6)
In how many provinces was the Mughal empire divided at the time of Aurangzeb?
21
7)
At the time of which ruler, the Mughal empire had the largest number of
provinces?
Shah Jahan
8)
By what name the head of the state’s intelligence department was known in
Mughal empire?
Vakia Nawis
9)
What was the Prime Minister called in Mughal Empire?
Vakil
10)
By what other name was Subedar known?
Sipahsalar
11)
By what name was the head of a Pargana called?
Sikdaar
12)
With whose help Akbar started the Zabti system?
Todar Mall
13)
Wnen was tne Zabti system introauced?
1581 AD
14)
What was the main purpose of Mansabdari system?
Reform in Military Organization
15)
On whose recommendation were the Mansabdars appointed?
Mir Bakhshi
16)
According to Abul Fazl, how many categories of Mansabdars existed in Mughal
empire?
66
17)
How many kinds of Mansabs did Akbar create?
2 (Jaat and Sawar)
18)
How many kinds of Jagirs were there in Mughal period?
4
19)
Which gate was constructed by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujrat?
Buland Darwaja
20)
Where is Akbar's tomb located?
At Sikandara
21)
In whose memory was the Taj Mahal built?
Mumtaz Mehal
22)
How long did it take to build the Taj Mehal?
22 years
23)
Under whose supervision was the Taj Mahal built?
Ustad Isa
24)
How much did it cost to build the Taj Mahal?
Rs 3 crore
25)
Who built the Red Fort?
Shah Jahan
26)
Which Mughal emperor considered the art of painting against the principles of
Quran?
Aurangzeb
27)
Name the Mughal emperor who banned the music.
Aurangzeb
28)
What was the name of the autobiography of Babar?
Tuzak-i-Babri
29)
Who was the author of Ram Charit Manas?
Tulsi Das
30)
Which title did Akbar give to Birbal?
Kavi Rai
31)
Write the names of any two painters of the court ofAkbar.
Daswant, Basavan
32)
Who composed Ain-i Akbari and Akbarnama?
Abul Fazal
33)
Name any one of the famous work ofSurdas.
Sur Sagar
34)
What is the name of the autobiography ofJahangir?
Tuzk-i-Jahangiri
35)
Who wrote theHumayunnama?
Gulabadan Begum,
36)
Who was Gulabadan Begum?
Humayun's sister
37)
Who composed Padshahnama?
Abdul Hameed Lahauri
38)
Which Mughal emperor is called ‘Prince of builders’?
Shah Jahan
