Mughal Empire - Study Mode

[#261] Which of the following was built by Akbar to commemorate his conquest of Khandesh in Gujarat?
Correct Answer

(B) Buland Darwaza

Explanation

Solution: Buland Darwaza (The Gate of Magnificience) was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 at Fatehpur Sikri (U.P.). It was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Khandesh in Gujarat.

[#262] Who was the regent of Akbar in his early days?
Correct Answer

(B) Bairam Khan

Explanation

Solution: Bairam Khan also Bayram Khan ( c. 18 January 1501 – c. 31 January 1561) was an important military commander, later commander-in-chief of the Mughal army, a powerful statesman and regent at the court of the Mughal Emperors, Humayun and Akbar.

[#263] What was the age of Akbar at the time of his coronation at Kalanaur?
Correct Answer

(A) Thirteen

Explanation

Solution: Mughal Emperor Akbar aseended the throne at the age of thirteen in the year 1556 A.D.

[#264] Two women who, while conducting the affairs of their states faced Akbar's wars of conquest were Rani Durgawati and Chand Bibi (or Sultana), respectively of
Correct Answer

(C) Gondwana and Ahmadnagar

Explanation

Solution: Two women who, while conducting the affairs of their states faced Akbar's wars of conquest were Rani Durgawati and Chand Bibi (or Sultana), respectively of Gondwana and Ahmadnagar.

[#265] Akbar had incorporated some principles of social reforms in the Din-i-illahi. Which of the following social reforms did not form part of Din-i- illahi?
Correct Answer

(D) Rejection of seclusion of women

Explanation

Solution: Rejection of seclusion of women social reforms did not form part of din-i- ilahi.