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151.

The famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan was taken away in 1739 by

A. fghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali
B. ersian invader Nadir Shah
C. ongol invader Chengiz Khan
D. ritish East India Company
Answer» C. ongol invader Chengiz Khan
152.

What was the name of the Hall of Worship constructed by Akbar?

A. iwan-e-khas
B. iwan-e-Aam
C. badat Khana
D. uland Darwaza
Answer» D. uland Darwaza
153.

Who wrote Akbarnama?

A. kbar
B. irbal
C. bul Fazal
D. hagavan Das
Answer» D. hagavan Das
154.

The fortress of Asirgarh was under the rule of __________ when Akbar besieged it

A. ansingh
B. aja Bhagvan Das
C. ahadur Shah
D. emu
Answer» D. emu
155.

In Akbar's regime,__________was the military head

A. ultan Ahmed Fawad
B. uri Moja
C. ir Khaas
D. ir Bakshi
Answer» E.
156.

Baz Bahadur was a . . . . . . in the court of Akbar

A. usician
B. ainter
C. rchitect
D. oldier
Answer» B. ainter
157.

Hemu was captured and brought before Akbar by__________

A. airam Khan
B. alim
C. hah Qulihan Mehran
D. arid
Answer» D. arid
158.

Which of the following buildings at Fatehpur Sikri is known as Ibadatkhana where Akbar used to hold religious discussions?

A. iwan-i-Aam
B. iwan-i-Khas
C. anch Mahal
D. ami Masjid
Answer» C. anch Mahal
159.

Akbar's concept of Sulh-i-kul (or Qul) means

A. riendship and goodwill to all
B. ommon brotherhood
C. raternity and friendship
D. armony and peace to all
Answer» E.
160.

Aurangzeb came to power after winning the war of succession and by defeating his three brothers

A. ara
B. huja
C. skari
D. urad
Answer» D. urad
161.

Koh-i-noor diamond was presented to Aurangzeb by

A. irkasim
B. ir Jumla
C. hivaji
D. hah Jahan
Answer» C. hivaji
162.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Aurangzeb?I. He forbade the cultivation of BhangII. Forbade singing at courtIII. A proficient player of VeenaIV. His tomb is at Tughlaqabad

A. , II and III
B. , II and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. ll the above
Answer» B. , II and IV
163.

Akbar had got constructed the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory of

A. ujarat
B. elhi
C. engal
D. disha
Answer» B. elhi
164.

The medieval Hindu ruler who was a contemporary of Akbar, and took the title of Vikramaditya was

A. ana Pratap (of Mewar)
B. adasiva Raya (of Vijayanagar)
C. aja Man Singh (of Amber)
D. emachandra (Hemu)
Answer» E.
165.

Akbar saw the sea for the first time in his life at

A. alcutta
B. urat
C. ambay
D. adras
Answer» D. adras
166.

The innovator of the Revenue settlement during the rule of Akbar was

A. aja Mansingh
B. aja Bhagwan Das
C. aja Todarmal
D. aja Birbal
Answer» D. aja Birbal
167.

Bibi Ka Maqbara was erected by __________ at Aurangabad and is a replica of the Taj Mahal

A. ahangir
B. ahadur Shah Zafar
C. urangzeb
D. one of the above
Answer» D. one of the above
168.

The most decisive battle between the forces of Dara and Aurangzeb (in the war of Succession) was fought at

A. harmat
B. amugarh
C. eorai
D. hajwa
Answer» C. eorai
169.

I. Aurangzeb abolished Rahdari, Pandari and Pilgrim tax II. Aurangzeb discontinued the practice of inscribing the Kalima on the coinsWhich of the above statements is/are correct related to Aurangzeb?

A. nly I
B. nly II
C. oth I and II
D. either I nor II
Answer» C. oth I and II
170.

During Aurangzeb's reign, which of the following were not included in his government?

A. ajputs
B. arathas
C. athans
D. ll of these
Answer» C. athans
171.

Which Sikh guru was executed by Aurangzeb?

A. egh Bahadur
B. rjun Dev
C. argobind
D. obind Singh
Answer» B. rjun Dev
172.

Which of the following statement is related to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb?

A. eplaced many Hindu temples with mosques
B. romoted religious toleration
C. onverted to Hinduism
D. resided over an era of religious harmony
Answer» B. romoted religious toleration
173.

Which of the following temples were destroyed by Aurangzeb?I. Somnath templeII. Vishwanath templeIII. Keshavrai templeIV. Meenakshi temple

A. , II and III
B. , II and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. ll the above
Answer» B. , II and IV
174.

What is the full name of Aurangzeb?

A. uin-ud-din Mohammed Aurangzeb
B. uruddin Mohammed Aurangzeb
C. alal-ud-din Mohammed Aurangzeb
D. asiruddin Mohammed Aurangzeb
Answer» B. uruddin Mohammed Aurangzeb
175.

Of the following who did not revolt against Aurangzeb?

A. ats
B. atnamis
C. rince Akbar
D. hayista Khan
Answer» E.
176.

Aurangzeb put his father under house arrest in Agra Fort

A. umayun
B. hah Jahan
C. kbar
D. ahadur Shah
Answer» C. kbar
177.

On behalf of Aurangzeb Cooch Behar was seized by

A. ir Jumla
B. rince Akbar
C. hayista Khan
D. ai Singh
Answer» B. rince Akbar
178.

During the reign of Aurangzeb, Rajaram was a

A. at Leader
B. ughal Leader
C. aratha Leader
D. ikh Leader
Answer» D. ikh Leader
179.

Who amongst the following succeeded Aurangzeb?

A. zam shah
B. am Baksh
C. kbar-II
D. auzzam
Answer» B. am Baksh
180.

Which of these is not one of the titles adopted by Aurangzeb?

A. lamgir
B. adshah
C. ultan Sulaiman
D. hazi
Answer» D. hazi
181.

Aurangzeb appointed his uncle Shayista Khan as Governor of

A. ashmir
B. engal
C. unjab
D. eccan
Answer» E.
182.

I. Mussaman Burj is situated inside the Fatehpur Sikri FortII. Aurangzeb built Moti Masjid inside Agra FortWhich of the following option is correct related to the Mughal Architecture?

A. oth I and II are correct
B. oth I and II are incorrect
C. nly I is correct
D. nly II is correct
Answer» C. nly I is correct
183.

Of the so-called 'Nine Gems of the Court of Akbar' the one who was a reputed poet of Hindi, was

A. bul Fazl
B. aizi
C. bdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana
D. irbal
Answer» D. irbal
184.

Ramayana was translated into Persian at Akbar's court by whom?

A. aizi
B. bul Fazl
C. adayuni
D. aji Ibrahim Sirhindi
Answer» D. aji Ibrahim Sirhindi
185.

The only Hindu Courtier of Akbar who accepted Din-i-Ilahi was

A. odermal
B. irbal
C. ansen
D. an Singh
Answer» C. ansen
186.

Akbar founded the Din-i-Ilahi primarily to

A. stablish a national religion which would be acceptable to the Muslims and the Hindus
B. nsure racial and communal harmony
C. ound a religious institution
D. ut an end to differences between Hindus and Muslims
Answer» B. nsure racial and communal harmony
187.

During Akbar's reign the Mahabharat was translated into Persian and is known as

A. qbal Nama
B. azm Nama
C. kbar Nama
D. akinat-ul-Auliya
Answer» C. kbar Nama
188.

Akbar had constructed several forts, which did not include the one of

A. ahore
B. gra
C. llahabad
D. ed Fort
Answer» E.
189.

Mansabdari System was founded by Akbar. The Mansabdars were

A. ilitary commanders
B. rovincial governors
C. igh civil and military officers
D. ll of the above
Answer» E.
190.

Hemu, whom Akbar defeated In the Second Battle of Panipat (1556), was

A. inister of Sikandar Shah Suri
B. inister of Muhammad Adil Shah
C. uler of Rewari
D. rime Minister of Rana Udai Singh of Mewar
Answer» C. uler of Rewari
191.

In the year 1582, Akbar took the momentous step of

A. anning Sati
B. emoving Jaziya
C. orming an army of jackals
D. ropounding a new religion Din-i-Ilahi
Answer» E.
192.

Akbar (1556-1605 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A. anda
B. aurya
C. ughal
D. aryanka
Answer» D. aryanka
193.

The original name of Tansen, the greatest musician of the court of Akbar, was

A. akaranda Pandey
B. amatanu Pande
C. aridas
D. al Kalawant
Answer» C. aridas
194.

Akbar's teacher was

A. bul Fazl
B. airam Khan
C. bdul Latif
D. abir
Answer» D. abir
195.

Akbar married a bride from

A. ikaner
B. aisalmer
C. aipur
D. daipur
Answer» E.
196.

Akbar suppressed the rebellion of Abdullah Khan, the Governor of

A. ewar
B. alwa
C. eerut
D. ankat
Answer» C. eerut
197.

Who defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa?

A. uhammad Adil Shah
B. iroz Shah Suri
C. ikandar Shah Suri
D. her Shah Suri
Answer» E.
198.

When Humayun was in exile Koh-i-noor Diamond was with

A. he Raja Bikramajid
B. hah Tahmasp of Persia
C. ultan of Bijapur
D. her Shah
Answer» C. ultan of Bijapur
199.

Defeated Humayun in the Battle of Kannauj (1540) also constructed the Purana Qila of New Delhi

A. dil Shah
B. alik Kafur
C. in-Kasim
D. her Shah Suri
Answer» E.
200.

Humayun (1530-1540 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A. anda
B. ughal
C. aurya
D. aryanka
Answer» C. aurya