Mughal Empire - An Introduction

When did the Mughal Empire begin?

• 1500 BCE

• 0 CE

• 1526 CE

• 1926 CE

Answer explanation

It lasted for 330 years

Complete the statement. "The Mughal Empire spread across the whole of Southern...."

Answer explanation

Bigger than modern day India!

How many people lived in the Empire in the year 1600?

• 145 million

• 14.5 million

• 1.4 billion

• 4 million

Answer explanation

The Tudor dynasty had only 4 million people.

Who was Babur a descendant of?

• Confucius and Aristotle

• Genghis Khan and Timur

• Genghis Khan and Confucius

• Aristotle and Plato

Answer explanation

Genghis Khan and Timur were both leaders in the Mongol Empire - they were strong and fierce.

What famous battle did Babur win?

• The Battle of Panipat

• The Battle of Ras Al Khor

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Rumble

Answer explanation

Babur was outnumbered but had the latest weaponry and artillery.

Where did Babur choose to have his capital city? HINT: Where there is a famous Indian building!

• Dehli

• Agra

• Bengalaru

• Dhaka

Answer explanation

Agra is part of the Golden Triangle - including Jaipur and New Dehli. (The Taj Mahal is located in Agra!)

Who was the next ruler of the Mughal Empire, Humayun?

• He was Babar's father

• He was Babar's son

• He was Babur's General

• He was Babur's brother

Answer explanation

Humayun, the son of Babur. He died by falling over (possibly tripping over his robes!)

What problems did Humayun face?

• He had lots of foreign enemies.

• He was an ill man

• He had two brothers who were trying to replace him

• He faced many plagues and pandemics

Answer explanation

He had one brother blinded and another put in chains! Brotherly love eh!?

The next ruler is Akbar, what does the name mean?

• Kind-hearted

• Strong-handed

• Compassionate

• Great

Answer explanation

Akbar the Great, or 'Great' the Great! What a name.

How old was Akbar when he became ruler?

• 3 years old

• 13 years old

• 33 years old

• 133 years old

Answer explanation

Akbar has one of his father's generals teach him about leadership in his teenage years (he also had his mother to help raise him.)