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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which system in the Mughal Empire determined an officer’s rank and was directly controlled by the emperor?
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- Solution: c)
The Mansabdari system was a unique administrative and military structure in the Mughal Empire that determined an officer’s rank and status. Under this system, every officer was assigned a rank (mansab) directly by the emperor. The ranks were not hereditary and included both zat (personal) and sawar (cavalry) components. This system allowed the emperor to maintain direct control over appointments, promotions, and dismissals, thereby centralizing power and ensuring loyalty among the nobility.
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- Solution: c)
The Mansabdari system was a unique administrative and military structure in the Mughal Empire that determined an officer’s rank and status. Under this system, every officer was assigned a rank (mansab) directly by the emperor. The ranks were not hereditary and included both zat (personal) and sawar (cavalry) components. This system allowed the emperor to maintain direct control over appointments, promotions, and dismissals, thereby centralizing power and ensuring loyalty among the nobility.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which historical figure’s defeat by Rani Durgavati challenges the traditional narrative of Mughal dominance in medieval India?
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Solution: b)
Baz Bahadur’s defeat by Rani Durgavati is significant because it challenges the traditional narrative of Mughal dominance in medieval India. This event demonstrates that regional powers, particularly those led by women, were capable of successfully resisting and defeating established sultanates.
Rani Durgavati’s victory over the ruler of the Malwa Sultanate highlights the complex power dynamics of the period, showing that military prowess and strategic acumen were not exclusive to male rulers or major empires.
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Solution: b)
Baz Bahadur’s defeat by Rani Durgavati is significant because it challenges the traditional narrative of Mughal dominance in medieval India. This event demonstrates that regional powers, particularly those led by women, were capable of successfully resisting and defeating established sultanates.
Rani Durgavati’s victory over the ruler of the Malwa Sultanate highlights the complex power dynamics of the period, showing that military prowess and strategic acumen were not exclusive to male rulers or major empires.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements in the context of Mughal Empire’s territorial extent and influence
STATEMENT 1 :: The Mughal Empire stretched from Kabul to Bengal.
STATEMENT 2 :: Ahmadnagar marked the southern boundary of the empire.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?Correct
Solution: c)
STATEMENT 1 EXPLANATION :: This statement is true. The Mughal Empire at the time of Akbar’s death in 1605 extended from Kabul in the northwest to Bengal in the east, covering a vast territory across the Indian subcontinent.
STATEMENT 2 EXPLANATION :: This statement is correct. The southern boundary of the Mughal Empire reached up to Ahmadnagar and Berar, indicating the extent of Mughal control in the Deccan region.
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Solution: c)
STATEMENT 1 EXPLANATION :: This statement is true. The Mughal Empire at the time of Akbar’s death in 1605 extended from Kabul in the northwest to Bengal in the east, covering a vast territory across the Indian subcontinent.
STATEMENT 2 EXPLANATION :: This statement is correct. The southern boundary of the Mughal Empire reached up to Ahmadnagar and Berar, indicating the extent of Mughal control in the Deccan region.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What complex military strategy did Akbar employ to expand the Mughal Empire?
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Solution: d)
Akbar’s military strategy was multifaceted and sophisticated. He not only conquered territories but also formed alliances, particularly with Rajput rulers, and integrated defeated rulers into his administration.
This approach allowed him to expand the empire while minimizing resistance and creating a more stable rule. For instance, he married a Rajput princess and appointed Rajput generals to high positions, which helped in gaining their loyalty.
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Solution: d)
Akbar’s military strategy was multifaceted and sophisticated. He not only conquered territories but also formed alliances, particularly with Rajput rulers, and integrated defeated rulers into his administration.
This approach allowed him to expand the empire while minimizing resistance and creating a more stable rule. For instance, he married a Rajput princess and appointed Rajput generals to high positions, which helped in gaining their loyalty.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements in the context of Akbar’s religious and administrative policies
STATEMENT 1 :: Din Ilahi was widely accepted as the state religion.
STATEMENT 2 :: He established the Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri.
Which of the statements above is/are incorrect?Correct
Solution: a)
STATEMENT 1 EXPLANATION :: This statement is false. While Akbar did promulgate Din Ilahi (Divine Faith) in 1582, it was not widely accepted as the state religion. Din Ilahi was more of a syncretic spiritual movement that combined elements from various religions, and it had limited followers, mostly among Akbar’s close courtiers.
STATEMENT 2 EXPLANATION :: This statement is correct. Akbar ordered the construction of the Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) in his new capital Fatehpur Sikri in 1575. This institution was designed to host religious debates and discussions among scholars of various faiths, reflecting Akbar’s interest in different religious philosophies.
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Solution: a)
STATEMENT 1 EXPLANATION :: This statement is false. While Akbar did promulgate Din Ilahi (Divine Faith) in 1582, it was not widely accepted as the state religion. Din Ilahi was more of a syncretic spiritual movement that combined elements from various religions, and it had limited followers, mostly among Akbar’s close courtiers.
STATEMENT 2 EXPLANATION :: This statement is correct. Akbar ordered the construction of the Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) in his new capital Fatehpur Sikri in 1575. This institution was designed to host religious debates and discussions among scholars of various faiths, reflecting Akbar’s interest in different religious philosophies.
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