A. Darken the correct option in OMR sheet.

1. Mughal Empire was established by:

(a) Babur

(c) Sher Shah Suri

(b) Humayun

(d) Akbar

Ans (a) Babur

2. Humayun re-established his kingdom in:

(a) 1526

(b) 1540

(c) 1545

(d) 1555

Ans (b) 1540

3. Akbar married Hindu princess:

(a) Jodhabai

(b) Ramabai

(c) Dhirbai

(d) Putlibai

Ans (a) Jodhabai

4. The Taj Mahal was built by:

(a) Akbar

(b) Sher Shah Suri

(c) Jahangir

(d) Shahjahan

Ans (d) Shahjahan

5. Who wrote Ain-i-Akbari?

(a) Akbar

(b) Rahim

(c) Abul Fazal

(d) Begum Nusrat

Ans (c) Abul Fazal

Fill in the blanks:

1. The Mughals were descendants of two great lineages of rulers.

2. In battle of Khanwa in 1527 AD Rana Sanga, King of his time was defeated. the ruler of Chittor and the greatest Raj

3. Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar was born on 14 November 1542 AD in Amarkot wha father Humayun was in exile.

4. A Mughal army under Asaf Khan attacked genduana

5. In 1605 AD Akbar died and was buried of Aikandra. near Agra.

6. Raja Todar Malwas asked to make an estimate of land revenue.

7. Many foriegn travellers including the French like benien Italian manuca visited his kingdom. and Fravener and

Match the following:

Column A

1. Razia Sultana

2. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

3. Iltutmish

4. Alauddin Khalji

5. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

Column B

(a) Introduced market control

(b) Died in Lahore

(c) First woman Sultan of Delhi

(d) Introduced Chahalgani

(e) Founded the Tughlaq dynasty

Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements:

1. Babu

C. Match the Following

Column A Column B

1. Razia Sultana (c) First woman Sultan of Delhi

2. Qutub-ud-din Aibak (b) Died in Lahore

3. Iltutmish (d) Introduced Chahalgani

4. Alauddin Khalji (a) Introduced market control

5. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (e) Founded the Tughlaq dynasty

Correct Answers

1–(c), 2–(b), 3–(d), 4–(a), 5–(e)

D. True or False

1. Babur defeated Maharana Pratap in 1525 AD. — F

2. Sher Shah Suri introduced the rupiya first in India. — T

3. Abdur Rahim was Bairam Khan's son. — T

4. Jahangir was an illiterate and unable administrator. — F

5. Aurangzeb was a staunch Muslim. — T

E. Answer the Following Questions in Short

1. Who founded the Mughal Empire?

Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India in 1526 AD after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat.

2. When did Sher Shah defeat Humayun first?

Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa in 1539 AD.

3. Who was Bairam Khan?

Bairam Khan was a trusted noble and military commander of Humayun. He also served as Akbar's guardian and regent during Akbar's early reign.

4. Who built the Taj Mahal?

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal at Agra in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

5. Who was the most staunch Mughal Emperor?

Aurangzeb is generally considered the most orthodox or staunch Muslim ruler among the Mughal emperors.

F. Answer the Following Questions in Detail

1. How was the administration of Sher Shah Suri good?

Sher Shah Suri was an efficient administrator. He divided his empire into administrative units and appointed responsible officers. He improved the system of land revenue and had land measured for assessment. He introduced the rupiya as a standard silver coin. He also built and improved roads, planted trees along roads and established sarais for travellers. His efficient postal and intelligence systems helped maintain law and order. His administrative reforms later influenced the Mughal administration.

2. How can you say that Akbar was a great king?

Akbar was a great king because he was a capable ruler, military leader and administrator. He expanded the Mughal Empire and introduced several important administrative reforms. He developed the mansabdari system and improved the land revenue system with the help of Raja Todar Mal. Akbar followed a policy of religious tolerance and promoted Sulh-i-kul, meaning universal peace. He also encouraged art, literature and learning. His policies helped create a strong and stable empire.

3. How did the Mughal Empire come to an end during the reign of Aurangzeb?

During Aurangzeb's reign, the Mughal Empire became very large, but maintaining such a vast empire became difficult. His long wars in the Deccan exhausted the empire's resources. Several groups, including the Marathas, Sikhs, Jats and Rajputs, challenged Mughal authority. The empire also faced financial difficulties and administrative problems. After Aurangzeb's death in 1707 AD, weak successors and conflicts among nobles further weakened Mughal power. As a result, the Mughal Empire gradually declined.