Mughal Empire Quiz WHA REview

Who were the two most important Mughal emperors?

• Delhi Sultanate and Lodi Sultanate

• Akbar and Aurangzeb

• Babur and Shah Jahan

• Timur and Chinggis Khan

When did the Mughal Empire come to an end?

• 18th century

• 1526

• 1707

• 1857

Who were the first Muslims to rule significant parts of India?

• Delhi Sultanate

• Lodi Sultanate

• Mughals

• Merchants

Who founded the Mughal dynasty?

• Babur

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

What is the meaning of the word 'Mughals'?

• Muslim rulers

• Merchants

• Mongols

• Muslims

What is the Taj Mahal known for?

• Mughal control over India

• Blending of Indian and Persian styles

• Muslim rule in India

• Cosmopolitan empire

What was the policy of 'sulh-i kul' introduced by Akbar?

• Incorporating Indian princes

• Trade taxation

• Tax collection system

• Religious tolerance

Who is remembered as a patron of the arts?

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar

• Babur

What led to the decline of the Mughal Empire?

• Growing factionalism at the Mughal court

• Rise of regional powers

• Breakdown of governance by local nobles

• All of the above

What is one possible interpretation of Aurangzeb's decision to get rid of court musicians and poets?

• Desire for a sober image

• Religious fanaticism

• Cost saving measure

• Lack of interest in arts