The Rise of the Mughal Empire

What year did the Mughal Empire begin?

• 1540

• 1526

• 1600

• 1492

Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?

• Babur

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar

Which battle marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India?

• Battle of Panipat II

• Battle of Plassey

• First Battle of Panipat

• Battle of Haldighati

What was the original name of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire?

• Zahir-ud-din Muhammad

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar the Great

Which dynasty did the Mughal Empire replace in India?

• Chola Dynasty

• Delhi Sultanate

• Maurya Empire

• Gupta Empire

What was the capital of the Mughal Empire during Babur's reign?

• Delhi

• Fatehpur Sikri

• Agra

• Lahore

Name one major cultural contribution of the Mughal Empire.

• The Red Fort

• Qutub Minar

• Hawa Mahal

• The Taj Mahal

What was the primary religion of the Mughal emperors?

• Islam

• Sikhism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Which architectural wonder is a symbol of the Mughal Empire?

• Taj Mahal

• Qutub Minar

• Hawa Mahal

• Red Fort

Who succeeded Akbar as the ruler of the Mughal Empire?

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

• Babur

• Jahangir