Mughal Empire Questions and Answers – Page 2

Correct (A): Aurangzeb reimposed jizya and the pilgrimage tax

Correct (B): Aurangzeb was the first Mughal ruler to be crowned twice. Why others wrong: (C) Akbar was crowned once at Kalanaur; (D) Jahangir was crowned once at Agra; (A) Humayun regained his throne in 1555 but the standard answer for a double coronation is Aurangzeb.

Correct (B): Ustad Ahmad Lahori and Ustad Isa are credited with the Taj Mahal's design and construction. Why others wrong: (C) Abdus Samad and Daswant were Akbar's painters; (D) Mansur and Bishandas were Jahangir's painters; (A) Todar Mal and Birbal were Akbar's administrators.

Correct (D): Jahangir's reign is called the golden age of Mughal painting

Correct (C): Hawkins (East India Company representative) and Sir Thomas Roe (envoy of James I) both came during Jahangir's reign; Hawkins received a mansab of 400.

Correct (D): Akbar conferred the title Kanthabharan Vanivilas on Tansen. Why others wrong: (A) Khan-i-Khanan was given to Bairam Khan (and later Abdur Rahim); (C) & (B) Raja and Mirza are general noble titles