MCQs
Greatest achievement of Akbar was...
a) Conquest of Kashmir
b) Subjugation of the Rajput's
c) Establishment of an excellent administrative system
d) His revenue system
c) Establishment of an excellent administrative system
Give a reason why Akbar is often referred to as "Akbar the Great."
Akbar is called "Akbar the Great" because of his remarkable achievements in governance, military conquests, religious tolerance, and cultural development. He expanded the Mughal Empire, brought diverse cultures together, and promoted peace and prosperity.
Akbar became the ruler of the Mughal Empire after the death of his father, Babur.
False – Akbar became the ruler after the death of his father, Humayun, not Babur.
Which of the following was Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance called?
a) Din-e-Ilahi
b) Sufism
c) Bhakti Movement
d) Secularism
a) Din-e-Ilahi
Give a reason why Akbar abolished the Jizya tax.
Akbar abolished the Jizya tax because he believed in religious tolerance and wanted to foster harmony between different communities in his empire, particularly between Muslims and Hindus. He wanted to remove any financial burden from non-Muslims.
Akbar is known for his policy of religious intolerance and discrimination against non-Muslims.
False – Akbar is known for his policy of religious tolerance, promoting peace and harmony between different communities.
Akbar's famous minister, known for his administrative reforms, was:
a) Tansen
b) Birbal
c) Raja Man Singh
d) Raja Todar Mal
d) Raja Todar Mal
Give a reason why Akbar established the Din-e-Ilahi.
Akbar established the Din-e-Ilahi (Religion of God) as an attempt to create a religious and social harmony among the different communities in his empire. He sought to blend elements of various religions, including Hinduism, Islam, and others, to promote unity and tolerance.
Akbar's military campaigns were primarily focused on expanding the Mughal Empire and consolidating power.
True – Akbar’s military campaigns were aimed at expanding the Mughal Empire and consolidating his power over India, including conquests in Rajputana, Gujarat, and Bengal.
Akbar built the city of Fatehpur Sikri to commemorate:
a) His victory over the Rajputs
b) The birth of his son, Salim
c) His conquest of Gujarat
d) His success in the Battle of Panipat
b) The birth of his son, Salim
Give a reason why Akbar chose to build Fatehpur Sikri as his capital instead of Agra.
Akbar chose to build Fatehpur Sikri as his capital primarily to honor the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, who had prophesied the birth of Akbar's son, Salim (later Emperor Jahangir). Additionally, Fatehpur Sikri was strategically located, being closer to important regions and trade routes. However, it was later abandoned due to water supply issues.
Akbar's capital, Fatehpur Sikri, was permanently abandoned due to frequent water shortages.
True – Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned due to water supply issues, despite its initial success as the Mughal capital for a short period.