Mughal Empire

Question 1

Who established the Mughal Empire?

Answer 1

Babur

Babur established the Mughal Empire in 1526.

Question 2

What years did Humayun rule the Mughal Empire?

Answer 2

1530-1556

Humayun was the second Mughal emperor.

Question 3

Which Mughal emperor had a reign from 1556 to 1605?

Answer 3

Akbar

Akbar is known for his expansive empire and administrative reforms.

Question 4

What were the years of Jahangir’s rule?

Answer 4

1605-1627

Jahangir was Akbar’s son and known for his patronage of the arts.

Question 5

Shah Jahan ruled during which years?

Answer 5

1628-1658

Shah Jahan is famous for commissioning the Taj Mahal.

Question 6

What were the years of Aurangzeb’s reign?

Answer 6

1658-1707

Aurangzeb is noted for his expansion of the empire and strict adherence to Islamic law.

Question 7

Name one significant literary source for the Mughal era.

Answer 7

Ain-i-Akbari

Ain-i-Akbari was written by Abul Fazl and details Akbar’s administration.

Question 8

What is the primary focus of the first section of Ain-i-Akbari?

Answer 8

Royal Household

The first section provides insights into the royal family and their households.

Question 9

What does the second book of Ain-i-Akbari address?

Answer 9

Military and Civil Services

This section discusses the structure and function of military and civil services.

Question 10

What does the third book of Ain-i-Akbari deal with?

Answer 10

Imperial Administration

It covers the administrative framework of Akbar’s empire.

Question 11

True or False: The Mughal Empire had a strong modern navy.

Answer 11

False

The Mughal Empire did not have a modern navy; however, there was an Admiralty Department.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Abul Fazl was a great _______.

Answer 12

historian

Abul Fazl is known for his detailed historical accounts of the Mughal era.

Question 13

What are the two main functions of the Admiralty Department mentioned in Ain-i-Akbari?

Answer 13

• Build boats
• Recruit skilled seamen

These functions highlight the maritime capabilities of the Mughal Empire.

Question 14

What significant architectural legacy did Shah Jahan leave behind?

Answer 14

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Mughal architecture.

Question 15

List two sources used to reconstruct the age of the Mughals.

Answer 15

• Literary sources
• Archaeological sources

Both types of sources provide insights into Mughal history and culture.