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91
The French East India Company was founded in
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Jean-Baptiste Colbert founded the French East India Company in 1664.
92
__________was the first Mughal Emperor to acquire Koh-i-noor diamond
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Mughal Emperor who was the first to acquire the Koh-i-noor diamond was Jahangir. The Koh-i-noor diamond is one of the most famous and valuable diamonds in history, known for its size and historical significance.

Jahangir, the fourth Mughal emperor, acquired the Koh-i-noor diamond when it was in the possession of Rana Amar Singh of Mewar. The diamond eventually became part of the Mughal treasury and passed down through generations of Mughal emperors.

Option A: Humayun was not the first Mughal emperor to acquire the Koh-i-noor diamond.
Option B: Akbar, Jahangir's father, did not acquire the Koh-i-noor diamond during his reign.
Option D: Shah Jahan, known for building the Taj Mahal, did not acquire the Koh-i-noor diamond.

Therefore, the correct option is Option C: Jahangir, who was the first Mughal Emperor to acquire the Koh-i-noor diamond.
93
The foreign traveller who visited Indian during the Mughal Period and who left us and expert description of the Peacock Throne, was
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
A foreign traveller who visited India during the Mughal period, was a jeweller and has left us an expert's description of the Peacock Throne, was Travernier.
94
The treaty of Allahabad took place between __________
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Treaty of Allahabad was signed on 12 August 1765, between the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, son of the late Emperor Alamgir II, and Robert Clive, of the East India Company, as a result of the Battle of Buxar of 22 October 1764.
95
During the Mughal period there was continuous emigration of the __________ to places ruled by Hindu Rajas
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
During the Mughal period there was continuous emigration of the poor to places ruled by Hindu Rajas.
96
The Mughal queen, whose name was inscribed on the coins and on all royal farmans as well as attached to the imperial signature was
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Mughal queen, whose name was inscribed on the coins and on all royal farmans as well as attached to the imperial signature was Nur Jahan.
97
The Mughal troops were largely drawn from
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Mansabdar was a military unit within the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar. The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. The system, hence, determined the rank of a government official and also other military generals. Every civil and military officer was given a 'mansab' and different which could be increased by ten were used for ranking officers.
98
The Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Mughal paintings reached its zenith during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. He patronized many great painters like Mansoon, Abul Hasan, Daswant and Basawan.
99
Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Mughal paintings reached its zenith during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. He patronized many great painters like Mansoon, Abul Hasan, Daswant and Basawan.
100
Who among the following Mughal emperors, brought about the fall of Sayyid Brothers?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Sayyid Brothers Abdulla Khan (Wazir) and Hussain Ali Khan (Mir Bakshi) were the generals in Mughal army. They became very influential after the death of Emperor Aurangzeb. When Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ascended the throne, he took even the full control and got the killed. They also known as "King Makers".