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Mughal Empire — UPSC Prelims Ancient & Medieval previous year questions — page 2
45 solved previous year questions on Mughal Empire, papers from 1992 to 2022, drawn from UPPCS, State PCS, CGPSC. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.
- #41Practice setConsider the following statements regarding revenue system of the Mughal empire: 1. The "jama" was the amount collected and "hasil" was the amount assessed. 2. Cultivators could pay revenue in cash only. 3. The revenue collector was known as Amil-guzar.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone ook
Answer: (A) Only oneExplanation
Option a is the correct 1 is incorrect. The land revenue the Mughal period consisted of two stages assessment and then actual co ection. The jama was assessed, as opposed to has il, the amou nt 2 is incorrect but statement 3 is correct. In of duties of the amil-guzar or revenue collector that while he should strive to make cultivators cash the option of payment in kind was also to be While fixing revenue, the attempt of the state was its claims. Important Tips Revenue from the land wa.s the economic mainstay of the Mughal Empire. It was therefore vital for the state to create an administrative app aratus to ensure control over agricultural production, and to fix and collect revenue from across the length and breadth of the rapidly expanding empire. This apparatus included the office (daftar) of the diwan who was responsible for supervising the fiscal system of the empire. Th us, revenue
- #42Practice setWhich of the following statements is correct with reference to the Mughal theory of kingship?
- AAs per the views of Akbar, kingship was the gift of God
- BThe theory of Kingship conceived by Akbar was only based on the divine Islamic elements
- CThe Mughal concept of kingship was based on the Afghan theory of sovereignty
- DHumayun's perception of the sovereignty implied that kingship was the 'property of Caliph'. (I n
Answer: (A) As per the views of Akbar, kingship was the gift of GodExplanation
Option a is the correct theory of kingship was presented by Abu! fazl He calls kingship as Farr-i-Izadi (divine at emanates from God and falls directly on the is the gift of god ook Important Tips In Mughal theory of Kingship both Islamic and Hindu element s were assimilated. The Mughal concept of kingship was based on the Turko-Mongol theory of sovereignty which was based on the divine theory of sovereignty with absolute power to the leader. I-Iumayun's perception of the sovereignty implied that kingship was the 'personal property' of the king which he could confer on whomsoever he desired
- #43Practice setWith reference to Mughal empire, which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Akbar Dahsala 2. Jahangir Zanjeer-e-adal 3. Shah Jahan Zabti System B rSelect the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (A) 1 and 2 onlyExplanation
a is the correct answer. i_' is correctly matched. Akbar introduced the dahsala which was a system of land revenue it, the average produce of different crops as well average prices prevailing over the last 10 years 2 is correctly matched. Jahangir is famous for chain of justice or zanjeer-e-adal. Standing castle of Agra with sixty bells, anyone was pulling the chain and having a personal hearing 3 is incorrectly matched. Zabti system is of dahsala system which was started by not. Shah Jahan) Under this a bamboo stick iron rings was used to measure the sown area. this system of measurement and assessment land co ec ted
- #44Practice set"The principal feature of the constructions during his reign was the use of red sandstone. He also introduced the use of 'Tudor arch' (four centred arch). He had built a new capital city which has been described as a "frozen moment in history" as the buildings here represent a unique blend of Hindu and Persian styles?' Identify the personality mentioned in the paragraph given above
- ASher Shah Suri
- BFeroz Shah Tughlaq
- CShah Jahan
- DAkbar
Answer: (C) Shah JahanExplanation
Option c is the correct First Battle of Panipat CE) was fought Lodhi and Babur. Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated was not only able to take control of Delhi and also got the rich treasure of Lodhis. Victory at Babur a firm ground to consolidate his at the same time he was faced with new 1 is correct: The nobles and commanders were eager to return to Central Asia. They were for a long campaign in India. As they did not like of India and felt alienated culturally. Ba bur was convince his companions and nobles to stay back and consolidating the conquered territories. The nobles not inclined towards staying back were given leave back to 2 is correct: The Rajput rulers were under the leadership of Rana Sanga and expel the Mughal forces. Rana expected Babur to Kabul and leave him free to establish his hegemony over Rajputana Babur's decision to stay back must a big jolt to Rana's ambitions Statement
- #45Practice setConsider the following statements with reference to coins used in Delhi Sultanate and Mughal era: 1. Muhammad bin Tughluq introduced the copper coin Tanka and silver coin Jital. 2. Muhar were the gold coins of Mughal empire. 3. Akbar introduced the Shahrukhi coins.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only oneExplanation
Option a is the correct Statement I is incorrect. Tanka and Jital were Delhi Sultan Iltutmish. Tanka were silver coins and copper coins. Muhammad bin Tughluq took in coinage system, however his policy was a and 2 is correct. The gold coins of Mughal called Muhar. Akbar issued coins in gold, silver these were called as Muhar, rupiya, dam or falus 3 is incorrect. Shahrukhi coins existed since of Babur and Humayun. Shahrukhis were flat, coins. These coins had a good run in India and Akbar till they were replaced by the rupee