Mughal Empire Stability in 17th Century Quiz
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Who was responsible for governing the provinces known as Subas in the Mughal Empire?

  • Peasants
  • Subadars (correct)
  • Military commanders (faujdars)
  • Brahmans
  • Which official in the Subas was in charge of financial matters?

  • Minister in charge of religious patronage (sadr)
  • Town police commander (kotwal)
  • Diwan (correct)
  • Military paymaster (bakhshi)
  • During Akbar's reign, who was responsible for maintaining peace and order in the Subas?

  • Faujdars
  • Brahmans
  • Sadr
  • Kotwal (correct)
  • Which of the following was not an officer assisting the Subadar in the administration of the Subas?

    <p>Zoroastrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Akbar hold religious discussions with scholars from various religions?

    <p>Ibadat Khana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What book contains detailed descriptions of the administrative system laid down by Akbar in the Mughal Empire?

    <p>Ain-i-Akbari</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the idea of Sulh-i-Kul or universal peace in the Mughal Empire?

    <p>Akbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the decline of Mughal rule, who emerged as political and economic centers?

    <p>Servants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the vision of government framed around by Akbar with the help of Abul Fazl?

    <p>Universal peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provinces were created by the Mansabdars under the later Mughal rulers?

    <p>Hyderabad and Awadh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the mansabdars becoming highly corrupt under the rule of later Mughal rulers?

    <p>Large scale of revenue collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system was used by the Mughals to fix the holders of ranks in the emperor's court?

    <p>Mansabdari system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term denotes the number of soldiers a Mansabdar was required to maintain?

    <p>Sawar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conducted a survey of crop yields and prices for a period of 10 years during the Mughal era?

    <p>Todar Mal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method was used in all Mughal periods to keep track of revenue and tax?

    <p>Zabt method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position did Zamindars hold during Akbar's time in the Mughal Empire?

    <p>Tax collectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provinces in the Mughal Empire did not witness the application of the Zabt method for revenue collection?

    <p>Gujarat and Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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