Mughal Empire MCQ Question and Answer | History MCQ Question

Mirza Nur-ud-din Beig Muhammad Khan Salim, known by his imperial name Jahangir (31 August 1569 – 28 October 1627), was the fourth Mughal Emperor who ruled from 1605 until his death in 1627.

Jahangir claimed that he could distinguish the work of different artists in a single picture. Painting was at its climax during his reign.

The names of artisans who build it are not engraved on it.

The Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605) at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual leaders of different religious grounds so as to conduct a discussion on the teachings of the respective religious leaders.

The first invasion of India by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni took place in the year 1000 AD. He was the ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, which was centered in the region of present-day Afghanistan. Mahmud of Ghazni is famously known for his multiple raids into the Indian subcontinent, which were aimed at acquiring wealth and establishing his influence.

During his invasions, Mahmud targeted various parts of northern India, particularly the region that is now modern-day Pakistan and northern India. His raids were marked by plundering and looting of temples and cities, including the famous Somnath Temple. These invasions had a significant impact on the history and cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Therefore, the correct option is Option C: 1000 AD, which represents the year of the first invasion of India by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni.

Gulbadan Begum (1523-1603) was a Perso-Turkic Princess, the daughter of Emperor Babur. She is most known as the author of Humayun Nama, the account of the life of her brother, Humayun.

Most of king's powers in urban areas were exercised by the kotwal, a secular functionary of the police, responsible under the Mughals for the peace of cities and towns.

Chand Bibi (1550–1599 CE), was an Indian Muslim regent and warrior. She acted as the Regent of Bijapur (1580–90) and Regent of Ahmednagar (in current day Maharashtra) (1596–99). Chand Bibi is best known for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar in 1595.

Mughal emperor Jahangir is credited with having composed secular Hindi songs.

The Grand Trunk Road, built by Sher Shah Suri, a ruler of the Indian sub continent in the 16th century AD, starts in Kabul, Afghanistan. The road continues to Pakistan near Peshawar through the famous Khyber Pass.