NMMS Social Science: Ancient and Medieval Indian History 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

1526

Answer

1516

Answer

1536

Answer

1546

Question 2

Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal in Agra?

Accepted Answer

Shah Jahan

Answer

Akbar

Answer

Jahangir

Answer

Aurangzeb

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Akbar

Answer

Babur

Answer

Humayun

Answer

Jahangir

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

1630

Answer

1617

Answer

1622

Answer

1642

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Aurangzeb

Answer

Akbar

Answer

Jahangir

Answer

Shah Jahan

Question 6

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi was built by:

Accepted Answer

Hamida Banu Begum (Humayun's wife)

Answer

Humayun before his death

Answer

Akbar

Answer

Shah Jahan

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Aurangzeb

Answer

Akbar

Answer

Jahangir

Answer

Shah Jahan