Ans: C

Exp:

Abu-Ul-Fath Jalal-Ud-Din-Muhammad Akbar was the grandson of Babur and the son of Humayun, who was driven from his reign and capital Delhi by Sher Sha Sur, an invader from Afghanistan. Humayun could return to Delhi in 1555, ten years after Sher Sha Sur’s death, assisted by troops from the shah of Iran. Akbar was 13 years old at the time; his father made him governor of Punjab. Akbar established separation of state and religion and opened government positions to members of all religions. He abolished the poll tax (jizya) on non-Muslims and the forced conversion of prisoners of war to Islam. He converted the meetings of Muslim clerics into open discussions between Islam, Hindu, Parsi and Christian scholars and in 1579 issued an edict that made him the highest authority in religious matters. In the civil courts Akbar abolished laws that discriminated against non-Muslims. He raised the Hindu court system to official status side by side with Muslim law and reformed the legislation with the aim to maximize common laws for Muslim and Hindu citizens. He abandoned Sher Sha Sur’s idea of a uniform tax rate for the entire country. He continued the development of the national road system as a prerequisite for economical expansion. The first imposing buildings were erected in Agra; but in 1570 Akbar established his new capital Fatehpur Sikri, which saw many splendid buildings rise in a combination of Indian Hindu and Persian Muslim architecture before it was abandoned after 16 years due to a lack of water. Akbar’s tomb is in Sikandra, north west of Agra.

Ans: C

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: Akbar’s concept of Sulh-i-Kul was the epitome of his religious policy, which stood on four pillars:

• Pillar of amity
• Pillar of equity
• Pillar of kindness
• Pillar of tolerance

Statement 2 is correct: Some popular Measures taken by Akbar includes:

• • Akbar allowed freedom of worship to people of all religions.
  • Akbar quashed the Jizya tax on the Hindus.
  • He put an end to forceful religious conversions.

• He abolished the pilgrim taxes on the Hindus.

• Akbar tried to remove the evil practices like Sati prevalent in the Hindu Socie

Statement 3 is correct: He provided high positions to the Hindus. For example, Todar Mal was his Finance Minister. Raja Bhagwan Das and Raja Man Singh were other important ministers. Out of 12 Diwans, 8 were Hindus. He translated the Vedas, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and the Gita from Sanskrit to Persian. He Established Ibadat Khana(House of Lordship) where he used to have religious discussions.

Ans: D
Exp: 

When Akbar died, Prince Salim succeeded with the title Jahangir (Conqueror of World) in 1605. His son Khusrau revolted but was defeated and imprisoned, and his supporter Guru Arjun, the fifth Sikh Guru, was beheaded. British Visited Machilipatnam during his reign. Captain Hawkins and Thomas Roe visited his court. Thomas Roe got the Farman to set up an English factory at Surat. Farman was sealed by Shah Jahan.

Statement 1 is correct: Jahangir erected Zanjr-i-adal at Agra fort for the seekers of royal justice Mahtab Khan was his military general & had revolted against him. His autobiography “Tuzuk-i- Jahangiri” was written in Persian. Started decorating wall with floral designs made of semi-precious stones (Pietra Durra) during his reign. He built Moti Masjid at Lahore. He also laid Shalimar and Nishant gardens in Kashmir.

Statement 2 is correct: Jahangir Introduced the “du-aspah-sih-aspah” system, which was a modification to the Mansabdari system. Nobles were allowed to maintain a large no of troops without raising their zat ranks. The use of a Halo or Divine lights behind the king’s head was also started under his reign.

Ans: B

Exp:

Nur-ud-din Muhammad Jahangir (“the World Seizer”) was the son of Akbar the Great, ruler of the Mughal empire in northern India who had expanded the Mughal rule as far as Gujarat and Bengal. He was the declared successor to his father from an early age. The first year of Jahangir’s reign saw a rebellion organized by his eldest son Khusraw with the assistance of the Sikh Guru Arjun and others. The rebellion was soon put down; Khusraw was brought before his father in chains. Arjun was executed, causing a permanent deterioration of relations between the Mughal empire and the Sikhs.

Ans: A

Exp:

The Mughals were descendants of two great lineages of rulers. Babur the founder of the Mughal Empire in India was related to Timur from his father’s side and to Chengiz Khan through his mother. Some important officials during the mughal rule are:

• • Diwan-i-Ala/Wazir – Head of revenue department

• Mir Bakshi – Head of military department. Hence, Pair 1 is correctly matched.

• • Mir saman – in charge of the imperial households.

• Barids – Intelligence officers. Hence, Pair 2 is incorrectly matched.

• • Waqia Navis – Reporters
  • Qazi – Head of judicial department.
  • Sadr-ul-sadr – incharge of charitable & religious endowments.

• Mutasaddi – Governor of port. Hence, Pair 3 is incorrectly matched.