16 Questions
Who devastated Indian cities and temples in 17 brutal campaigns?
Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni
Which empire fell in the late 400s, leading to the rise of the Mughals?
Gupta Empire
Who became the capital of a loose empire of Turkish warlords?
Delhi Sultanate
Who were descendants of Timur the Lame and Genghis Khan?
Mughals
Who was responsible for the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Shah Jahan
Which Mughal ruler was known for his tolerance towards different religions and cultural influences?
Akbar
Who was the Mughal ruler responsible for expanding the empire to its greatest size but also for oppressing Hindus and enforcing Islamic laws?
Aurangzeb
Which language was recognized as the court language during Akbar's rule?
Persian
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in 1494?
1494
Which ruler is associated with the capital city of Fatehpur Sikri and its architecture?
Akbar
Who was known for being a great military leader and for defeating a rajput army despite having fewer troops?
Babur
Who was responsible for appointing rajputs as officers and turning former enemies into allies?
Akbar
Which ruler had a Spanish Jesuit tutor for his son?
Akbar
Who is associated with being the ruler during the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Shah Jahan
Which ruler is known for expanding the Mughal Empire to its greatest size but also for oppressing Hindus and enforcing Islamic laws?
Aurangzeb
Who welcomed different cultural influences and traditions during their rule?
Akbar
This quiz will test your knowledge about the emergence and impact of the Mughal Empire in India before the British Imperial period. It covers topics such as the unification efforts of the empire and its influence on pre-British controlled India.
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