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1998 · Q53Medieval HistoryMughal Empiremoderate

In the given map, the shaded part represents Akbar’s empire at a certain juncture: ‘A’ stands for an independent country and ‘B’ marks the site of a city. Which one of the following alternatives gives all correct information?

  1. (a)Akbar in 1557: (A) Golkunda (B) Lahore
  2. (b)Akbar in 1557: (A) Khandesh (B) Multan
  3. (c)Akbar in 1605: (A) Gondwana (B) Multan
  4. (d)Akbar in 1605: (A) Gondwana (B) Lahore
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Official answer(d) Akbar in 1605: (A) Gondwana (B) Lahore

2019 · Q1Medieval HistoryMughal Empiremoderate

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2014 · Q93Medieval HistoryMughal Empireeasy

Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

  1. (a)the mosque for the use of Royal Family
  2. (b)Akbar’s private prayer chamber
  3. (c)the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions
  4. (d)the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs
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Official answer(c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions