Tag: history

Quizzes (1187) Questions (13475)

Questions Related to history

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Which one of the following was the cause for the disintegration of the Mughal Empire?

  1. War of succession among sons of Aurangazeb

  2. Attacks of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali

  3. Revolts of various communities like Jats, Sikhs, Rajputs etc.

  4. All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The decline of the Mughal Empire was a complex process caused by a combination of economic instability, succession wars, foreign invasions, and internal rebellions.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Why Humayun adopted 'Shia Religion'?

  1. He began to hate Sunni religion

  2. He wanted the help of the king of Persia to regain his kingdom

  3. The majority of his subjects was Shia

  4. He wanted to create mutual understanding between Hindus and Muslims through 'Shia Religion'
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri in 1540. He fled to the refuge of the powerful Safavid Empire in Persia. Shah Tahmasp, the ruler of Persia welcomed Humayun and treated him as a royal visitor. Shah Tahmasp urged Humayun to convert his religion from Sunni to Shia Islam. He accepted it to keep himself and several hundred followers alive. Shah Tahmasp promised him to provide his help to regain his kingdom.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

What was the main cause of failure of Humayun?

  1. he divided his kingdom among his brothers

  2. he wrongly estimated the increasing power of Sher Shah

  3. he had no good generals in his army

  4. he committed mistakes in the battle of Kannauj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Humayun was unable to properly estimate the increasing power of Sher Shah.
  • The presence of large numbers of Afghan tribes across the north India and their nature of getting united under a capable leader was ignored by him.
  • Without getting the support of the local rulers and zamindars, the Mughals were bound to remain numerically inferior.
Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Under whose leadership the Jats revolted against Aurangzeb?

  1. Raja Ram

  2. Gokula

  3. Churaman

  4. Surajmal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gokula or Gokul Singh was a Jat zamindar of Mathura. Gokula provided leadership to the Jat peasants who challenged the Imperial power. Gokula inspired the Jats to fight the Mughals.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Which of the following statements is not true?

  1. Babur bequeathed Humayun a strong empire.

  2. Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India.

  3. Babur was a good scholar.

  4. Babur was the lover of nature.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Babur did not bequeath a strong empire; he left Humayun a fragile and unstable state with many enemies and financial difficulties.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Why Humayun did not help Rani Karanwati against Bahadur Shah?

  1. He did not want to annoy Bahadur Shah

  2. He was not in position to help her

  3. He did not want to strengthen the Rajputs

  4. He thought it was better not to help a Hindu ruler against the Muslim invader according to Islam religion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Historical accounts suggest that Humayun's hesitation to intervene in the conflict between Rani Karanwati and Bahadur Shah was influenced by religious and political considerations regarding the nature of the conflict.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Why Humayun got defeated in the battle of Kannauj?

  1. The army of Sher Shah was strong

  2. The army of Humayun revolted against him

  3. Humayun adopted the wrong technique of war

  4. Gun powder became unusable due to heavy rain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The battle of Kannauj took place in May 1540, Humayun was defeated in the hands of Sher Khan because the gun powder carried by Humayun soldiers were kept in open ground and due to heavy rain it got wet and became unusable.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

Sher Shah is well known in Indian History for his __________ . 

  1. administration

  2. victory

  3. religious policy

  4. protection of art & literature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sher Shah started the Suri dynasty in 1540 by defeating Humayun. He was one of the greatest administrators of medieval India. He concentrated all administrative powers in his own persons. All major decisions were taken by Sher Shah himself and the ministers and the nobles simply carried them out. There were four administrative departments- Diwan-i-Wazarat, Diwan-i-Ariz, Diwan-i-Risalat and Diwan-i-Insha.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century causes of decline of the mughal empire decline of mughal empire downfall of mughal empire

What were the causes of the downfall of Bairam Khan?

  1. He was haughty and dictator

  2. He was Shia and partial with the followers of Shia religion

  3. Akbar had become matured and wanted to rule himself

  4. Above all causes are right
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Following were the causes of Bairam Khan’s downfall:

1. Unpopularity of the Bairam Khan among Muslim nobility. He was a Shia and a majority of the Mughal nobles followed Sunni faith.

2. Vanity and haughtiness of Bairam Khan.

3. Showing favours to some nobles.

4. Execution of Governor Tardi Beg who had failed to defend Delhi against Hemu.

5. Akbar’s own ambition to work as an independent ruler without any interference.

6. Conspiracy of royal household against Bairam Khan.