Mughal Empire - Study Mode

[#186] The Inam land was one which was assigned to
Correct Answer

(A) Scholars and religious persons

Explanation

Solution: During Nizam Rub, the ruler used to give 'inam' (gift of land or land revenue) to scholar and religions person who served them.

[#187] All the early Mughal Emperors except __________ were great builders
Correct Answer

(D) Aurangzeb

Explanation

Solution: All the early Mughal Emperors except Aurangzeb were great builders.

[#188] Noor Jahan was wife of which Mughal Emperor?
Correct Answer

(C) Jahangir

Explanation

Solution: Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa) (31 May 1577 – 17 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.

[#189] What does Jahangir mean?
Correct Answer

(C) Conqueror of the world

Explanation

Solution: Mughal Prince Salim was the eldest son of Emperor, Akbar. He took the imperial (reign) name 'Jahangir' which means conqueror of the world.

[#190] Who built Red Fort?
Correct Answer

(C) Shah Jahan

Explanation

Solution: Constructed in 1639 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone and is adjacent to the older Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546 AD.