Medieval History · Chapter 4 of 6
Mughal Emperors: BPSC Prelims PYQs
28 previous-year questions on Mughal Emperors, asked 1994–2023. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.
Who was the founder of the Mughal dynasty in India?
- AHumayun
- BAurangzeb
- CAkbar
- DBabur
The main reason for Babur’s victory in the battle of Panipat was –
- AHis horse riding force
- BHis skilled warfare
- CTulghuma system
- DInternal disputes among Afghans
Consider the following statements : The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. introduction of arch and dome in the region’s architecture
3. establishment of the Timurid dynasty in the region
4. introduction of cannons in warfare
Which of the above statements are correct?
- AOnly 1 and 2
- B1, 2 and 3
- C3 and 4
- DNone of the above
Who among the following made an offer to Humayun that he would surrender Bihar and pay an annual tribute of 10 lakh dinars if he was allowed to retain Bengal?
- ABahadur Shah
- BSher Khan
- CBairam Khan
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
Who among these rulers divided his troops into units of two hundred, two hundred and fifty and five hundred?
- ABahlul Lodi
- BSikandar Shah
- CSher Shah
- DIslam Shah
- ENone of the above/ More than one of the above
When Humayun invaded Chunar Fort first time?
- A1532
- B1531
- C1533
- D1536
Who among the following has constructed a mausoleum for her emperor husband?
- AShah Begum
- BHaji Begum
- CMumtaz Mahal Begum
- DNur-un-Nissa Begum
Arrange properly as per dates of four important battles fought by Humayun, the names of the battlefields are given below –
- AChausa, Deora, Kannauj, Sirhind
- BDeora, Kannauj, Chausa, Sirhind
- CSirhind, Deora, Chausa, Kannauj
- DDeora, Chausa, Kannauj, Sirhind
Which of the following rulers at first assumed the title of ‘Hazrat-e-Ala’ and afterward ‘Sultan’?
- ABahlul Lodi
- BSikandar Lodi
- CSher Shah Suri
- DIslam Shah Suri
Where is Sher Shah’s tomb located?
- ASasaram
- BManer
- CSitamarhi
- DPawapuri
- ENone of the above/ More than one of the above
Zabti system was introduced by –
- AGhiyasuddin Tughluq
- BSikandar Lodi
- CSher Shah
- DAkbar
“No government, not even the English, showed as much wisdom as this Pathan did.” Who wrote these words about Sher Shah Suri?
- AH. G. Keene
- BK. R. Qanungo
- CW. H. Moreland
- DV. A. Smith
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
Where was the battle fought between Sher Shah and Humayun on June 26, 1539?
- ATeliagarhi
- BRohtas
- CChunar
- DChausa
- ENone of the above
"After uniting India, he wanted to unite the Mid-East and Western Asia with him as a very important step towards the establishment of a world empire." R. P. Tripathi wrote it about which ruler of Mughal India?
- ABabur
- BSher Shah Suri
- CAkbar
- DAurangzeb
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
The famous Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri forms which entrance to the Jama Masjid?
- AWestern
- BEastern
- CSouthern
- DNorthern
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
Who was the commander of Rana Pratap’s army in the Battle of Haldighati?
- AAmar Singh
- BMan Singh
- CHakim Khan
- DShakti Singh
Who of the following Muslim rulers abolished the pilgrimage tax?
- ABahlul Lodi
- BSher Shah
- CHumayun
- DAkbar
Akbar merged Bengal and Bihar into his empire :
- A1590 A.D.
- B1575 A.D.
- C1576 A.D.
- D1572 A.D.
Who promulgated Din-e-Elahi?
- ABabur
- BAkbar
- CJahangir
- DShah Jahan
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
During the time of which Mughal Emperor did Sir Thomas Roe come to India?
- ABabur
- BAkbar
- CJahangir
- DShah Jahan
- ENone of the above/ More than one of the above
Whom of the following Englishmen did Jahangir honour with the title ‘English Khan’?
- AHawkins
- BSir Thomas Roe
- CEdward Terry
- DNone of the above
Itimad-ud-Daulah’s tomb at Agra was built by
- AAkbar
- BJahangir
- CNur Jahan
- DShah Jahan
Pachchikari/Parchinkari (Pietra dura) is related to which of the following?
- ADecorating the walls with floral designs made of semi-precious stones
- BBuilding sloping walls in Minarets
- CUse of arches in construction
- DUse of marble in buildings
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
Who built the Red Fort in Delhi?
- AAkbar
- BNur Jahan
- CJahangir
- DShah Jahan
Who among the following historians declared the regime of Shah Jahan to be the Golden Era of the Mughal period?
- AV.A. Smith
- BJ.N. Sarkar
- CA.L. Srivastava
- DNone of the above
What was the root of the dispute between the Shah of Iran and Mughal rulers?
- AKabul
- BQandahar
- CKunduz
- DGhazni
The meaning of ‘Jihad’ carried on by Aurangzeb is –
- ADar-ul-Harb
- BDar-ul-Islam
- CHoly War
- DJizya
Who was the first Mughal ruler who fought against the British?
- AJahangir
- BAurangzeb
- CShah Jahan
- DBahadur Shah Zafar
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
All 6 chapters of Medieval History
- Delhi Sultanate — Foundation12 questions · 1994–2024
- Sultanate Dynasties & Vijayanagara30 questions · 1994–2025
- Sultanate Society & Culture20 questions · 1994–2024
- Mughal Emperors28 questions · 1994–2023
- Mughal Polity & Culture22 questions · 1997–2025
- Sikhs, Marathas & Mughal Decline11 questions · 1994–2024