Quiz on British Rule in India and the Later Mughals

The first Mughal Emperor was __________.

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Babur

• Humayun

Which Mughal Emperor reigned from 1556 to 1605?

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar

• Jahangir

• Bahadur Shah I

The main reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire was __________.

• Aurangzeb's policies

• Strong leadership

• Foreign invasions

• Cultural advancements

Which noble established an independent state in Bengal?

• Chin Quilich Khan

• Murshid Quli Khan

• Sawai Raja Jai Singh

• Saadat Khan

Aurangzeb imposed a tax called __________ that affected the Rajputs.

• Zakat

• Jaziya

• Khums

• Tithe

Who was known as Rangeela?

• Muhammad Shah

• Bahadur Shah I

• Farrukhsiyar

• Shah Alam II

Which battle in 1761 was a significant defeat for the Marathas? The battle was the __________.

• Battle of Delhi

• Battle of Buxar

• Battle of Panipat

• Battle of Plassey

The role of the English East India Company was to __________ trade.

• To spread religion

• To establish a monarchy

• To exploit trade

• To promote agriculture

The last Mughal Emperor was __________.

• Aurangzeb

• Akbar Shah II

• Bahadur Shah II

• Shah Alam II

The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor __________.

• Aurangzeb

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Jahangir