Mughal Empire - Study Mode

[#191] Who had built the 'Amber Fort'?
Correct Answer

(B) Raja Man Singh

Explanation

Solution: The Amber fort was built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th century and was completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th Century.

[#192] In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?
Correct Answer

(A) Agra

Explanation

Solution: The Moti Masjid (translation: Pearl Mosque) in Agra was built by Shah Jahan. During the rule of Shah Jahan the Mughal emperor, numerous architectural wonders were built, the most famous of them being the Taj Mahal.

[#193] Which of the following statement is not true about "Doctrine of Lapse"?
Correct Answer

(C) Nagpur was the first state annexed under this rule

Explanation

Solution: Satara was the first state annexed under this rule.

[#194] Which of the following is not true about Tipu Sultan?
Correct Answer

(B) His autobiography was Tarikh-i-Khudai

Explanation

Solution: Among the given options, the statement that is not true about Tipu Sultan is Option B: His autobiography was Tarikh-i-Khudai . Tipu Sultan did not write an autobiography called "Tarikh-i-Khudai." This statement is incorrect. Option A: Tipu Sultan was indeed an admirer of Jagadguru Sankaracharya of Sringeri , and he made grants to the Sringeri Matha (monastery) in Karnataka. Option C: Tipu Sultan died during the fourth Anglo-Mysore war in 1799. He was killed in the battle while defending his capital, Srirangapatna. Option D: Tipu Sultan was involved in various infrastructure projects. He laid the foundation of the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam on the Cauvery River to improve irrigation and water supply. Therefore, the correct option is Option B: His autobiography was Tarikh-i-Khudai , as Tipu Sultan did not write an autobiography with that title.

[#195] During the Mughal period the main source of Imperial revenue was
Correct Answer

(A) Agriculture

Explanation

Solution: Indian agricultural production increased under the Mughal Empire. A variety of crops were grown, including food crops such as wheat, rice, and barley, and non-food cash crops such as cotton, indigo and opium.