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The Akbar

Test your knowledge about the historical novel 'The Akbar' by Bhabani Bhattacharya.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Mughal emperor who is the central character in the novel?

  1. Akbar
  2. Jahangir
  3. Shah Jahan
  4. Aurangzeb
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was 'The Akbar' first published?

  1. 1947
  2. 1954
  3. 1960
  4. 1965
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Akbar's chief advisor and confidant?

  1. Birbal
  2. Tansen
  3. Abu'l Fazl
  4. Raja Todar Mal
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of Akbar's wives is known for her beauty and intelligence?

  1. Jodha Bai
  2. Mariam-uz-Zamani
  3. Salim Chishti
  4. Anarkali
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of Akbar's son and heir apparent?

  1. Jahangir
  2. Shah Jahan
  3. Aurangzeb
  4. Salim
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of Akbar's policies is known for promoting religious tolerance and harmony?

  1. Din-i Ilahi
  2. Jizya
  3. Mansabdari system
  4. Iqta system
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the fort that Akbar built in Agra?

  1. Red Fort
  2. Agra Fort
  3. Fatehpur Sikri
  4. Lahore Fort
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of Akbar's military campaigns resulted in the conquest of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar?

  1. Battle of Haldighati
  2. Battle of Panipat
  3. Battle of Chittorgarh
  4. Battle of Ranthambore
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the tax that Akbar imposed on non-Muslims?

  1. Jizya
  2. Zakat
  3. Kharaj
  4. Ushr
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of Akbar's reforms is known for standardizing the land revenue system?

  1. Todar Mal's land revenue system
  2. Mansabdari system
  3. Iqta system
  4. Zamindari system
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the court historian who wrote the Akbarnama?

  1. Abu'l Fazl
  2. Badauni
  3. Nizamuddin Ahmad
  4. Ferishta
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of Akbar's policies is known for promoting meritocracy and efficiency in the administration?

  1. Mansabdari system
  2. Iqta system
  3. Jagirdari system
  4. Zamindari system
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the religious movement that Akbar founded?

  1. Din-i Ilahi
  2. Sikhism
  3. Jainism
  4. Buddhism
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of Akbar's wives is known for her role in promoting education and culture?

  1. Jodha Bai
  2. Mariam-uz-Zamani
  3. Salim Chishti
  4. Anarkali
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the city that Akbar founded as his new capital?

  1. Fatehpur Sikri
  2. Agra
  3. Delhi
  4. Lahore
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