Mughal Empire - Study Mode

[#86] The Mughal troops were largely drawn from
Correct Answer

(C) Mansabdars

Explanation

Solution: The Mansabdar was a military unit within the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar. The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. The system, hence, determined the rank of a government official and also other military generals. Every civil and military officer was given a 'mansab' and different which could be increased by ten were used for ranking officers.

[#87] The Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of
Correct Answer

(B) Jahangir

Explanation

Solution: The Mughal paintings reached its zenith during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. He patronized many great painters like Mansoon, Abul Hasan, Daswant and Basawan.

[#88] Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of
Correct Answer

(B) Jahangir

Explanation

Solution: The Mughal paintings reached its zenith during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. He patronized many great painters like Mansoon, Abul Hasan, Daswant and Basawan.

[#89] Who among the following Mughal emperors, brought about the fall of Sayyid Brothers?
Correct Answer

(D) Muhammad Shah

Explanation

Solution: Sayyid Brothers Abdulla Khan (Wazir) and Hussain Ali Khan (Mir Bakshi) were the generals in Mughal army. They became very influential after the death of Emperor Aurangzeb. When Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ascended the throne, he took even the full control and got the killed. They also known as "King Makers".

[#90] Which of the following writers has called Akbar's Din-i-Ilahi as a monument of his folly, not of wisdom?
Correct Answer

(B) Vincent Smith

Explanation

Solution: Vincent Arthur Smith was a British Indologist and art historian, who stated that Akbar's Din-i-Ilahi was a monument of his folly, not of wisdom”.