Mughal | MCQs

Explanation

Dara Shikoh also known as Dara Shukoh

was the eldest son and heir-apparent of the Mughal emperor

Dara Shikoh was a follower of the Armenian Sufi-perennials mystic Sarmad Kashani,

as well as Lahore's famous Qadiri Sufi saint Mian Mir,

whom he was introduced to by Mullah Shah Badakhshi (Mian Mir's spiritual disciple and successor).

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Explanation

Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram was the original name of Shah Jahan.

He was the fifth Mughal emperor from 1628 to 1658.

He was the son of Emperor Jehangir.

He is famous for building the Taj Mahal.

Explanation

• Babar ruled India for 4 years.
• He established the Mughal Empire in 1526.
• He reigned until his death in 1530.
• Babar was the first Mughal king to rule India.

Explanation

Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1857.

Babar invaded the kingdom of the Lodi Afghans in northern India in 1526.

There are 17 Mughal families who rule in India.

First Mughal Emperor: Babar

Last Mughal Emperor: Behadur Shah Zafar.

Explanation

The Mughal emperor Akbar the Great made Lahore his capital for 14 years, from 1584 to 1598.

During this time, Akbar also built the Lahore Fort and the city walls which had 13 gates.

Explanation

Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1857.

Babar invaded the kingdom of the Lodi Afghans in northern India in 1526 

There are 17 Mughal  families who rule in India

First Mughal Emperor: Babar

Last Mughal Emperor: Behadur Shah Zafar

Explanation

Aurangzeb Died on March 3, 1707, Bhingar, Ahmednagar, India

He is buried in a humble tomb in grave in Khulabad

He was the sixth Mughal emperor 

Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire from 1658 to 1707

He Born on November 3, 1618, Dahod, India

Explanation

The tomb of Anarkali, a legendary Mughal-era courtesan.

It is located inside the premises of the Punjab Secretariat Building in Lahore, Pakistan.

The Tomb of Anarkali is an octagonal 16th century Mughal monument in Lahore.

Completion date: 1599, or 1615

Architectural style: Mughal architecture

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

Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, who ruled from 1627 to 1658.

He was succeeded by his son, Aurangzeb, who became the sixth Mughal Emperor and ruled from 1658 to 1707.

Additional Information:

• Babur (1526–1530)
• Humayun (1530–1556)
• Akbar (1556–1605)
• Jahangir (1605–1627)
• Shah Jahan (1627–1658)
• Aurangzeb (1658–1707)