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Mughal Empire Trivia Quiz

Let's see how much you know about Mughal rulers. Please do not forget to rate the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by richimishra. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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richimishra

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
322,679

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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882

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who defeated Ibrahim Lodi in 1526? Hint

Akbar

Babur

Ramesh

Jahangir

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who defeated Rana Sanga at Khanua in 1527? Hint

Humayun

Babur

Jahangir

Shah jahan

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which year did Humayun recapture Delhi? Hint

1892

1567

1555

1456

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Akbar's age when he became emperor? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Prince Khurram? Hint

Humayun

None of these

Akbar

Shah Jahan

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Shah Jahan's wife? Hint

Mumtaz Mahal

Reema

Sheela

Nur Jahan

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which year did Shah Jahan became emperor? Hint

1546

1627

1673

1454

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these reasons led to decline of Mughal empire? Hint

Attack of Sikandar

None of these

Peasant and zamindars rebellions

Lack of Kathak dancers

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which year were Ahoms defeated by Aurangzeb? Hint

1666

1442

1663

1678

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which ruler succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494? Hint

Akbar

Babur

Rahal

Mjinda

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who defeated Ibrahim Lodi in 1526?

Answer: Babur

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi and his Afghan supporters at Panipat (about 90 km north of Delhi).

2. Who defeated Rana Sanga at Khanua in 1527?

Answer: Babur

Babur also defeated the Rajputs at Chanderi in 1528 and before that he defeated Rana Sanga.

3. In which year did Humayun recapture Delhi?

Answer: 1555

Humayun divided his inheritance according to the will of his father. His brothers were each given a province. Humayun was the second-successor of India and he also was the son of Babur.

4. What was Akbar's age when he became emperor?

Answer: 13

In the last years Akbar reign was distracted by the rebellion of prince Salim, the future emperor Jahangir. Akbar also built many monuments like Agra Fort, Lahore Fort and Allahabad Fort.

5. Who was Prince Khurram?

Answer: Shah Jahan

Prince Khurram rebelled in the last years of Jahangir's reign. The efforts of Nur Jahan to marginalize him were unsuccessful. Shah Jahan also built many monuments in India like the Taj Mahal, which he built as a mausoleum for wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

6. What was the name of Shah Jahan's wife?

Answer: Mumtaz Mahal

In 1605 Jahangir became emperor and he started military campaigns. Less successful campaigns against the Sikhs, the Ahoms and Ahmadmar followed. The Taj Mahal was built in loving memory of Mumtaz Mahal, who was also known as Anjuman Bano. (Nur Jahan was her aunt).

7. In which year did Shah Jahan became emperor?

Answer: 1627

In 1657-1658 there was conflict over the succession amongst Shah Jahan's sons.

8. Which of these reasons led to decline of Mughal empire?

Answer: Peasant and zamindars rebellions

Mughal campaigns into the Deccan continued under Shah Jahan. The Afghan khan, Jahan Lodi, rebelled and was defeated by Shah Jahan. Peasant and zamindar rebellions gradually drained the wealth of the Mughals.

9. In which year were Ahoms defeated by Aurangzeb?

Answer: 1663

In the north-east the Ahoms were defeated but rebelled again in the 1680s. Campaigns in the north-west against the Yusufzai and the Sikhs were temporarily unsuccessful. Aurangzeb's full name was Abu Muzaffar Muhuiddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Alamgir.

10. Which ruler succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494?

Answer: Babur

Babur (1486-1530) orginally ruled Ferghana, a kingdom in what is now Uzbekistan. He went on to conquer northern India and established the Mughal dynasty. He also built many monuments, such as Kabuli Bagh and Babri Masjid.

Source: Author richimishra

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