ExamVeda
Login
Home

Mughal Empire MCQ Question and Answer | History MCQ Question

Mughal Empire MCQ Questions and answers with easy explanations. History section provides you all type of mcq questions on Mughal Empire with explanations. Mughal Empire MCQ is important for exams like IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NET etc. Page-9 section-1

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Mughal Empire .
81
Which of the following writers has called Akbar's Din-i-Ilahi as a monument of his folly, not of wisdom?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Vincent Arthur Smith was a British Indologist and art historian, who stated that Akbar's Din-i-Ilahi was a monument of his folly, not of wisdom”.
82
Akbar's concept of Sulh-i-kul (or Qul) means
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Sulh-i kul is an Arabic term literally meaning “peace with all,” “universal peace,” or “absolute peace,” drawn from a Sufi mystic principle. As applied by the third Mughal Emperor of India, Akbar (who reigned 1556-1605), it described a peaceful and harmonious relationship among different religions.
83
Which of the following buildings at Fatehpur Sikri is known as Ibadatkhana where Akbar used to hold religious discussions?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Diwan-i-Khas, or Hall of Private Audiences, in the Red Fort of Delhi built in 1571 was the place where the Mughal emperor Akbar received courtiers and state guests. It was also known as the Shah Mahal.
84
Hemu was captured and brought before Akbar by__________
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Hemu was captured and brought before Akbar by Shah Qulihan Mehran.
85
Baz Bahadur was a . . . . . . in the court of Akbar
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Baz Bahadur famous musician of Akbar’s time, was made Manashba of 2000 by Akbar, the ruler of Malva. Abul Fazl wrote about him – “he was the best person of his time in music and Hindi songs.”
86
In Akbar's regime,__________ was the military head
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The head of the military was called the mir bakshi, appointed from among the leading nobles of the court. The mir bakshi was in charge of intelligence gathering, and also made recommendations to the emperor for military appointments and promotions.
87
The fortress of Asirgarh was under the rule of __________ when Akbar besieged it
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Akbar occupied Burhanpur and besieged Asirgarh Fort in 1599, and took it on 17 January 1601, when Miran Bahadur Shah refused to submit Khandesh.
88
Who wrote Akbarnama?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Abdul Fazal was one of the navratnas at Akbar's court. He wrote 'Akbamama' which is the official history of Akbar's reign.
89
What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
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.
90
Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Akbar considered Miyan Tansen as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian, an honorific, meaning learned man. Tansen was a composer, musician and vocalist, to whom a large number of compositions have been attributed in northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.