Social Science: Ancient and Medieval Indian History Flashcards

Babur founded the Mughal Empire by defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in:

Answer: 1526

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat on April 21, 1526, establishing the Mughal Empire in India.

Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal in Agra?

Answer: Shah Jahan

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal between 1632 and 1653 as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631.

Which Mughal emperor founded the 'Din-i-Ilahi', a syncretic religious movement?

Answer: Akbar

Akbar founded Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith) in 1582, a syncretic religious order incorporating elements from Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was born in the year:

Answer: 1630

Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630, at Shivneri Fort in Maharashtra and went on to establish the Maratha Empire.

Which Mughal emperor reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims, reversing Akbar's tolerant policies?

Answer: Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims in 1679, reversing the religious tolerance introduced by Akbar.

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi was built by:

Answer: Hamida Banu Begum (Humayun's wife)

Humayun's Tomb was built by his widow Hamida Banu Begum (also called Bega Begum) between 1565 and 1572; it served as an architectural inspiration for the Taj Mahal.

The Mughal emperor known as 'Zinda Pir' (Living Saint) for his austere and pious lifestyle was:

Answer: Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb was called 'Zinda Pir' (Living Saint) for his strict adherence to Islamic laws, simple lifestyle, and deeply religious nature.