Mughal Empire | MCQs

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Humayun (1530 AD-1540 AD and 1555 AD-1556 AD):

• He was the son of Babur and ascended the throne in 1530 AD.
• His succession was challenged by his brothers Kamran, Hindal and Askari along with the Afghans.
• His first campaign was against Kalinjar.
• The Battle of Chausa (1539 AD) was fought between Sher Shah and Humayun.

Explanation

Aurangzeb, Shah Jahan's son, removed him from the throne in 1658.

Aurangzeb was victorious in a bloody succession struggle with his brothers.

He imprisoned Shah Jahan in Agra Fort until his death in 1666. 

History

In September 1657, Shah Jahan fell ill and appointed his eldest son, Dara Shikoh, as his successor. 

This led to a succession crisis among Shah Jahan's four sons. 

Aurangzeb, with the support of the Islamic orthodoxy, defeated Dara in 1659 and had him executed. 

Aurangzeb imprisoned Shah Jahan in Agra Fort until he died in 166.

Explanation

Attock fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1581 to support his own wars in Afghanistan.

Mughal Emperor Akbar built the Lahore Fort, as well as the city walls which had 12 gates.

Campbellpur is the old name of Attock. 

Explanation

Nadar Shah of Persia invaded India in 1739 during Muhammad Shah's reign.

He defeated the Mughals at the Battle of Karnal and looted Delhi, taking the Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor diamond.

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• Sher Shah Sur's real name is Farīd Khān.
• Sher Shah Suri is well-known for his Land Revenue System
• Sher Shah Suri Ruled India for 5 years from 1540 to 1545.
• Born: 1486, Sasaram, India
• Sher Shah Suri died: on 22 May 1545
  
• Sher Shah Suri introduced: Rupee Currency
• Sher Shah Suri built: GT Road
• Sher Shah took control of the Mughal Empire in 1540.
• Sher Shah Suri buried in Sasaram

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Aurangzeb fought 25 years of war against Marathas.

Aurangzeb was a Mughal emperor.

Aurangzeb spent his last 25 years of reign in the struggle against Marathas commonly known as Mughal–Maratha Wars which were fought from 1680 to 1707.

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Explanation

• ظہیرالدین بابر نے ہندوستان میں مغل حکومت کی بنیاد رکھی۔
• ظہیرالدین بابر نے 1526 میں ہندوستان میں مغل حکومت کی بنیاد رکھی۔
• ظہیرالدین بابر نے کابل میں مدفون ہیں۔

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Emperor Akbar adopted a policy of religious tolerance and granted high ranks to Rajputs in his administration.

This loyalty helped stabilize the Mughal Empire, but later, some Rajputs asserted independence.

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