4. Mughals 16th to 17rth century

According to the text, what was the Mughal tradition of succession?

• Primogeniture
• Coparcenary inheritance
• Division among daughters
• Voluntary succession

Which type of inheritance did the Mughals follow, as opposed to primogeniture?

• Division among daughters
• Voluntary succession
• Coparcenary inheritance
• Division among sons

What did the Mughals believe was fairer: primogeniture or coparcenary inheritance?

• Primogeniture
• Coparcenary inheritance
• Both are equally fair
• Neither is fair

Who were the Rajputs and how did they relate to the Mughal rulers?

• The Mughals were their rulers
• They constantly resisted the Mughals
• They married into Mughal families
• They were conquered by the Mughals

What was the outcome for the Sisodiya Rajputs of Mewar after they resisted Mughal authority?

• They were imprisoned
• They were exiled
• They were defeated and humiliated
• They were treated honorably and their lands were returned

How did the Mughals manage to extend their influence over other kings and chieftains?

• By conquering and humiliating them
• By offering them financial incentives
• By balancing defeat with honorable treatment
• By enforcing strict authority

What challenge did the Mughals face in maintaining their balance of authority?

• Gaining the loyalty of their own subjects
• Balancing their family relationships
• Keeping conquered lands organized
• Sustaining a careful balance between defeat and humiliation

Which concept involves the eldest son inheriting his father's estate?

• Primogeniture
• Coparcenary inheritance
• Voluntary succession
• Division among daughters

How did the Mughal rulers treat the Rajputs who resisted their authority?

• They imprisoned them
• They treated them honorably
• They exiled them
• They enforced strict punishment

What approach did the Mughals take when dealing with rulers who voluntarily joined them?

• They granted them independence
• They treated them as subjects
• They gave them high positions
• They imposed heavy taxes