Guess Who?
I am a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan. I also founded the Mughal Empire. Who am I?
Babur
Which animal was employed in battle by the Mughals?
Elephant
Akbar built a palace city which became his second capital. What is the name of that city?
Fatehpur Sikri
What was the name of the new tariqa that Akbar started?
Din-i-ilahi
How did Akbar make peace with the Hindus without resorting to violence?
Diplomatic Marriage/Marriage
I sought Tahmasb's help and refuge. Who am I?
Humayun
When an Indian Raja dies in Battle, what custom was undertaken by the wives?
Burn themselves
Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal in his capital. What is the name of that capital?
Agra
State the four Diwans which Akbar instated
Religious Affairs
Finance
War
Private affairs/Household
One of Akbar's greatest concepts that lasted for 50 years which allowed Hindus to rise to powerful positions and allowed him to build alliances with the Rajas is what?
Religious Tolerance
I was called Shah Jahan. what was my birth name?
Khurram
Ibrahim Lodi led his army on a battle. What is the name of that battle and at what year did it happen?
Panipat, 1525/1526
What is the name of the region in India that had Shi'ite Sultanates?
Deccan
What was the role of the Sadr under the rule of Akbar? (Name three responsibilities)
Gifts, grants and Waqf?
Babur managed to make good use of which technology?
The use of Cannons
I was sent by Akbar to capture Selim in his rebellion. who am I?
Abul Fazl
Which Battle ended the Mughal Empire and led to the sack of Delhi?
Battle of Karnal, 1739
Babur wanted to capture a city that was the capital of Timur's empire. What is the name of that city?
Samarkand
What was the system adopted by the Mughals that was similar to Iqta'?
Jagir
To which entity did Jahngir give the trading rights in Surat?
British East India Company