Mughal Empire Overview

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What was the origin of the Mughals?

Purely Central Asian

Mongolian only

Turkic-Mongol descent (correct)

Indian indigenous

Who was the Emir of Ferghana at the time of Babur's succession?

Shah Ismail

Amir Timur

Umar Sheikh Mirza (correct)

Ahmed Mirza

What city became economically and socially important for Babur?

Delhi

Bokhara

Kabul

Samarqand (correct)

What motivated Babur's invasion of India?

To reclaim territories of his ancestors Signup and view all the answers

Which ruler was in power in the Delhi Sultanate during Babur's invasion?

Ibrahim Lodi Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the internal problems faced by the Delhi Sultanate?

Internal strife and instability Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened in 1494 regarding Babur?

He ascended to the throne of Ferghana Signup and view all the answers

What geographical region did Babur originate from?

Central Asia Signup and view all the answers

What age was Babur at the time of his death?

47 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not a challenge faced by Humayun after Babur's death?

Well-disciplined army Signup and view all the answers

Where were Babur's remains reinterred after initially being placed in Agra?

Kabul Signup and view all the answers

Which of these regions did Humayun inherit after Babur's death?

Delhi and Agra Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant literary contribution made by Babur?

The Tuzki-Baburi Signup and view all the answers

After Babur's death, what issue arose due to his distribution of wealth?

Emergence of powerful nobles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Mughal army during Humayun's reign?

Diverse and heterogeneous Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of Babur's focus on military campaigns?

Poor organization of administration Signup and view all the answers

What title did Babur adopt after the Battle of Khanwa?

Ghazi Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the Battle of Chanderi?

End of the independent Malwa Sultanate Signup and view all the answers

Who was the ruler of Malwa that led the Rajput army in the Battle of Chanderi?

Medini Rai Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant effect of the Battle of Ghaghara?

Solidification of Babur's control over newly established territory Signup and view all the answers

Which battle was considered more decisive for Babur than the Battle of Panipat?

Battle of Khanwa Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Rana Sanga opposed Babur's establishment in India?

Perception of Babur as an outsider Signup and view all the answers

When did Babur crown himself as Badshah?

27th April 1526 Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did Babur have in the battles he fought?

Superior weaponry and strategy Signup and view all the answers

What was the situation for Akbar when he ascended to the throne?

The empire included only Punjab and Delhi and faced constant threats. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Hemu and what was significant about him at the time of Akbar's reign?

A military general of Adil Shah Suri who had not lost any battles. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary responsibility of the Amalguizar?

Assessment and collection of land revenue Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Second Battle of Panipat?

Hemu was captured and subsequently executed. Signup and view all the answers

Who acted as regent for Akbar during his early reign?

Bairam Khan Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the revenue that was sent directly to the royal exchequer?

Khalisa Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Ibadat Khana established by Akbar?

A place for intellectual debates among scholars Signup and view all the answers

What title was Bairam Khan known by?

Khan-i-Khanna Signup and view all the answers

What did the policy of Sulh-i-kul introduced by Akbar aim to achieve?

Peace and inclusion of diverse religious practices Signup and view all the answers

What caused resentment among the nobles during Akbar's early reign?

Bairam Khan's favoritism towards his supporters. Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately happened to Bairam Khan?

He retired to Mecca and was killed on the way. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following monuments was extensively renovated by Akbar?

Agra Fort Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following did Akbar abolish to promote equality among religions?

Zaziya tax Signup and view all the answers

What significant military action occurred after the Second Battle of Panipat?

Akbar defeated Sikander Shah Suri at the fort of Mankot. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main architectural style reflected in the Tomb of Akbar?

Mughal Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for allocating revenue to the Inam holders?

To enhance agricultural productivity Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary requirement for successfully implementing the Batai or Ghalia Bakshi system?

Honest officials Signup and view all the answers

Which type of land was considered 'Polaj' in the revenue assessment system?

Land cultivated every year Signup and view all the answers

What did the term 'Mansabdari' refer to in the Mughal administration?

A rank system for military officers Signup and view all the answers

How was the rank of a mansabdar primarily determined?

By their assigned mansab and necessary sawars Signup and view all the answers

What did the '10-20 rule' indicate in the context of the Mansabdari system?

For every ten sawars, twenty horses needed to be maintained Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant change regarding the highest rank a noble could attain towards the end of Akbar's rule?

It was raised from 5000 to 7000 Signup and view all the answers

Which land classification paid at the full rate when cultivated, even if it had been fallow?

Parati Signup and view all the answers

Which term relates to the practice of estimating revenue based on past payments in the context of the tax system?

Nasaq Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mughal Empire

The Mughals were a Turkic-Mongol dynasty that ruled much of Northern India from the early 16th to the mid-18th century.
Their name, Mughal, comes from the word Mongol.
The Mughals were originally from central Asia.
They were descendants of Genghis Khan and also of Timur.
The 15th century was an era of change and empire building in Central and West Asia.
There were three major empires at the time: Uzbeks and Timurids in Central Asia, Safavid dynasty in Iran, and Ottoman Turks in Turkey.
Ferghana valley in modern Uzbekistan was under descendants of Amir Timur.
Umar Sheikh Mirza was the leader(Emir) of Ferghana.
In 1494, Umar Sheikh Mirza died, and 11-year-old Babur ascended to the throne of Ferghana.
Babur's main political rivals were Ahmed Mirza and Uzbek Chief, Shaibani Khan.
Babur attempted to capture Samarqand and Ferghana, but was thwarted by Uzbek Chief.
He then conquered Kabul in 1504.
Babur's motives for invading India involved the desire to reclaim territories from his ancestor, Timur.
Weaknesses in the Delhi Sultanate, led by Ibrahim Lodi, presented an opportunity.
Babur's homeland, Kabul, was resource-constrained, prompting him to seek expansion into India.
Invitations from Indian rulers, notably Daulat Khan Lodi, encouraged Babur's invasion of India.
Babur was successful in conquering various parts of India (Punjab) around 1524.
The First Battle of Panipat (21st April 1526), Babur's army defeated Ibrahim Lodi's army, marking a pivotal point in the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India.
Babur adopted a strategy of dividing his army (Tulughma).
He effectively employed cannons in battle.
Babur consolidated his control over the newly established Mughal territory, extending his dominion.
Following this success, Babur's forces next clashed with Rana Sanga's army at the Battle of Khanwa in 1527.
The victory solidified Mughal control and established Babur's dominance over the region.
Babur's forces also fought at the Battle of Chanderi in January 1528.
Babur died in December 1530.
His son Humayun assumed the throne, but the Mughal empire was challenged throughout his reign.
Humayun had trouble in maintaining power, as there was internal dissent in his empire.
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on November 5, 1556 between Akbar and Hemu.
Akbar's victory in this battle re-established the control of Humayun's kingdom.

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This quiz covers the key events and figures of the Mughal Empire, including its origins, major leaders like Babur, and its significance in Indian history. Test your knowledge on the Turkic-Mongol dynasty that ruled Northern India from the 16th to the 18th century.