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Question 271. Which of the following are correctly matched with respect to the administration of Sher Shah Suri?    Officer                     Duty1. Shiqdar                military officer2. Amil                     land revenue3. Fotedar                treasurer4. Karkuns               accountantsSelect the correct option from the codes given below:
  1.    Only 1, 2 & 4
  2.    Only 1 & 2
  3.    Only 2 & 3
  4.    1, 2, 3 & 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 1, 2, 3 & 4

Each sarkar of Sher Shah Suri was divided into several parganas. Shiqdar (military officer), Amil (land revenue), Fotedar (treasurer), and Karkuns (accountants) were the officers in charge of the administration of each pargana.


Question 272. The famous Battle of Haldighati took place in which year?
  1.    1580 A.D.
  2.    1584 A.D.
  3.    1576 A.D.
  4.    1586 A.D.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 1576 A.D.

The famous Battle of Haldighati took place in the year 1576 A.D. In this battle Rana Pratap was defeated by the Mughalarmy which was led by Man Singh.


Question 273. Which of the following were the functions of Bakshi in the Akbar’s administartion?1. Bakshi was appointed by the imperial court at the recommendation of the Mir Bakshi.2. Bakshi was responsible for checking and inspecting the horses and soldiers which were maintained by the                            mansabdars in the suba.Select the correct option from the codes given below:
  1.    Both 1 & 2
  2.    Only 1
  3.    Only 2
  4.    Neither 1 & 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Both 1 & 2

Bakshi was appointed by the imperial court at the recommendation of the Mir Bakshi. Bakshi was responsible for checking and inspecting the horses and soldiers which were maintained by the mansabdars in the suba.


Question 274. Akbar died in which of the following years?
  1.    1610 A.D.
  2.    1614 A.D.
  3.    1605 A.D.
  4.    1600 A.D.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 1605 A.D.

The Mughal emperor Akbar died of dysentery in 1605 A.D. and was buried at Sikandra. Akbar was disliked for his political ideology by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi who was a Sufi leader.


Question 275. Which of the following was not one the provinces into which the Mughal empire was divided during the reign of Akbar?
  1.    Kashmir
  2.    Lahore
  3.    Malwa
  4.    Agra
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Kashmir

During the rule of Akbar, the Mughal Empire was divided into 12 subas or provinces. These were Allahabad, Agra, Awadh, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Bihar, Bengal, Delhi, Kabul, Lahore, Malwa, and Multan. Later on Ahmednagar, Berar, and Khandesh were added.


Question 276. Zabti or Bandobast system was introduced by which of the following?
  1.    Akbar
  2.    Shahjahan
  3.    Humayun
  4.    Babur
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Akbar

The land revenue system adopted by Akbar was largely based on Sher Shah’s system. However Akbar introduced slight modifications and his system was called Zabti or Bandobast system, which was further improved by Raja Todar Mal.


Question 277. Which of the following are correctly matched?     Raag                           Effect1. Megh Malhar              Rain2. Deepak                         FireSelect the correct option from the codes given below:
  1.    Both 1 & 2
  2.    Neither 1 & 2
  3.    Only 1
  4.    Only 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Both 1 & 2

Tansen also referred to as Tan Sen or Ramtanu, was a prominent figure of Hindustani classical music. He accepted Islam at the hand of great Sufi mystic saint Muhammad Ghaus of Gwalior. It is believed that he could bring rain and fire through singing the ragas Megh Malhar and Deepak respectively.


Question 278. Which of the following is correct regarding Mansabdari system?1. The mansab rank was not hereditary.2. The lowest rank was 10 and the highest was 5,000 for the nobles.3. All appointments and promotions as well as dismissals were directly made by the emperor.Select the correct option from the codes given below:
  1.    Only 1 & 2
  2.    1, 2 & 3
  3.    Only 1 & 3
  4.    Only 2 & 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 1, 2 & 3

Under the Mansabdari system the mansab rank was not hereditary and the lowest rank was 10 and the highest was 5,000 for the nobles. All appointments and promotions as well as dismissals in the Mansabdari system were directly made by the emperor.


Question 279. Akbar abolished jizyah tax in which of the following year?
  1.    1556 CE
  2.    1505 CE
  3.    1562 CE
  4.    1550 CE
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 1562 CE

Akbar, as well as his mother and other members of his family, were Sunni Hanafi Muslims. After the marriage of Akbar with Jodha Bai of Amber, he abolished the pilgrim tax. He also abolished Jiziya in 1562 CE


Question 280. Which of the following were given to Muslim nobles in their family towns or place of birth?
  1.    Mashrut Jagirs
  2.    Tankha Jagirs
  3.    Watan Jagirs
  4.    Altamgha Jagirs
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Altamgha Jagirs

Altamgha Jagirs under the Jagirdari system of the Mughals  were the lands which were given to Muslim nobles in their family towns or place of birth. In the Jagirdari system involved assignment of revenue of a particular territory to the nobles for their services to the state.


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