1. Which historical document mentions Jatba, the Gond King, as an ennobled vassal of Mughal Emperor Akbar?
[A] Tarikh-i-Firishta
[B] Baburnama
[C] Ain-i-Akbari
[D] Rajatarangini
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Correct Answer: C [Ain-i-Akbari]
Notes:
Ain-i-Akbari by Abul Fazl records Jatba as a Gond king and vassal under Akbar. It highlights Akbar’s visit to Deogarh, the tribute system, and Gonds’ partial autonomy, reflecting Mughal-Gond political relations in Central India during the late 16th century.
2. In which year did Emperor Akbar establish the Lahore Subah as one of the Mughal Empire’s original provinces?
[A] 1556
[B] 1605
[C] 1580
[D] 1610
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Correct Answer: C [1580]
Notes:
Lahore Subah was established by Akbar in 1580 as one of the 12 original Mughal provinces, covering Punjab regions. Its governor (subedar) managed administration, the diwan handled finances, and it became a key center of Mughal architecture and military activity. Mughal influence declined after 1712.
3. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was contemporary to which of the following rulers?
- Babur
- Humayun
- Shershah Suri
- Akbar
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, lived from 1469 to 1539. During his lifetime, Babur invaded India and became the first Mughal emperor. Humayun, Babur’s son, and Sher Shah Suri, who overthrew Humayun briefly, also ruled in the contemporary era, making all three contemporaries of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Gurū Nānak (15 April 1469 – 22 September 1539) while Akbar (15 October 1542 – 27 October 1605).
4. Consider the following matches related to the 1781 Bihar Zamindari Revolt:
- Jugal Kishore — Bettiah Raj
- Fateh Bahadur Sahi — Huseypur
- Raja Narain Singh — Seris-Kutumba
- Raja Akbar Ali — Mayi clan, Gaya
Which of the above matches is/are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 2, 3 and 4
[C] All of the above
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [All of the above]
Notes:
All four matches are correct. The 1781 Bihar Zamindari Revolt saw zamindars like Jugal Kishore (Bettiah Raj), Fateh Bahadur Sahi (Huseypur), Raja Narain Singh (Seris-Kutumba), and Raja Akbar Ali (Mayi clan, Gaya) rebel against the British East India Company due to revenue issues and droughts. Their resistance, though initially strong, was swiftly suppressed by the British.
5. Who was appointed as the first viceroy of Gujarat by Mughal Emperor Akbar after his conquest in 1573?
[A] Muzaffar Shah III
[B] Mírza Âzíz Kokaltásh
[C] Raja Man Singh I
[D] Mirza Hakim
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Correct Answer: B [Mírza Âzíz Kokaltásh]
Notes:
In 1573, Mughal Emperor Akbar conquered Gujarat Sultanate, appointing Mírza Âzíz Kokaltásh as first viceroy. The Gujarat Sultanate ended after Muzaffar Shah III’s defeat and suicide. Akbar’s administration established revenue systems, military posts, and divided territories among nobles.
6. Which dynasty ruled the Sindh Sultanate from 1554 until its annexation by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1593?
[A] Tarkhan dynasty
[B] Arghun dynasty
[C] Ghori dynasty
[D] Soomra dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Tarkhan dynasty]
Notes:
The Tarkhan dynasty ruled the Sindh Sultanate from 1554 to 1593, founded by General Mirza Isa Beg after the Arghun dynasty. Mughal emperor Akbar annexed Sindh in 1593, ending Tarkhan rule; Arghun rulers are buried at Makli Necropolis.
7. Who was appointed as the viceroy of Gujarat by Mughal Emperor Akbar after the conquest of the region in 1573?
[A] Mirza Aziz Kokaltash
[B] Raja Man Singh I
[C] Akbar himself
[D] Mirza Muhammad Hakim
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Correct Answer: A [Mirza Aziz Kokaltash]
Notes:
The Gujarat Sultanate weakened due to noble conflicts, leading to Mughal Emperor Akbar’s conquest in 1573. Akbar appointed Mirza Aziz Kokaltash as viceroy, captured key forts, and Gujarat became a Mughal province, ending the Sultanate’s independence.
8. Akbar Padamsee, a pioneer of modern Indian painting, was associated with which region of Gujarat?
[A] Kutch
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: A [Kutch]
Notes:
Akbar Padamsee, a pioneer of modern Indian painting from Gujarat’s Kutch region, worked in diverse mediums including oil, sculpture, and computer graphics. He received the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship, Kalidas Samman, and Padma Bhushan for his contributions to art.
9. Which Jain scholar from Gujarat was invited to Emperor Akbar’s court?
[A] Hemachandra
[B] Kanji Swami
[C] Umaswati
[D] Hiravijayasuri
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Correct Answer: D [Hiravijayasuri]
Notes:
Acharya Hiravijayasuri, a Jain scholar from Gujarat, was invited by Emperor Akbar to his court.
10. During Emperor Akbar’s reign, which city in Gujarat was the first to issue coinage?
[A] Surat
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Emperor Akbar’s reign saw the first coinage in Ahmedabad, marking the start of Mughal monetary standardization in Gujarat.
