17 Questions
Who was responsible for governing the provinces known as Subas in the Mughal Empire?
Subadars
Which official in the Subas was in charge of financial matters?
Diwan
During Akbar's reign, who was responsible for maintaining peace and order in the Subas?
Kotwal
Which of the following was not an officer assisting the Subadar in the administration of the Subas?
Zoroastrians
Where did Akbar hold religious discussions with scholars from various religions?
Ibadat Khana
What book contains detailed descriptions of the administrative system laid down by Akbar in the Mughal Empire?
Ain-i-Akbari
Who proposed the idea of Sulh-i-Kul or universal peace in the Mughal Empire?
Akbar
During the decline of Mughal rule, who emerged as political and economic centers?
Servants
What was the vision of government framed around by Akbar with the help of Abul Fazl?
Universal peace
Which provinces were created by the Mansabdars under the later Mughal rulers?
Hyderabad and Awadh
What led to the mansabdars becoming highly corrupt under the rule of later Mughal rulers?
Large scale of revenue collection
What system was used by the Mughals to fix the holders of ranks in the emperor's court?
Mansabdari system
Which term denotes the number of soldiers a Mansabdar was required to maintain?
Sawar
Who conducted a survey of crop yields and prices for a period of 10 years during the Mughal era?
Todar Mal
Which method was used in all Mughal periods to keep track of revenue and tax?
Zabt method
What position did Zamindars hold during Akbar's time in the Mughal Empire?
Tax collectors
Which provinces in the Mughal Empire did not witness the application of the Zabt method for revenue collection?
Gujarat and Bengal
Test your knowledge on the factors that weakened the stability of the Mughal Empire in the 17th century, including peasant revolts, Zamindars' rebellion, and Akbar's policies. Learn about Abul Fazl's Akbar Nama and Ain-i-Akbari.
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