Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for History and Civics [English] Class 9 ICSE chapter 1.1 - The Mughal Empire [Latest edition]

Name any two sources to reconstruct the Age of the Mughals.

Who wrote Ain-i-Akbari.

What information does Abul Fazl provide about Akbar’s Admiralty Department?

Name any two monuments that help to reconstruct the history of the Mughals.

Name the two magnificent buildings within the Red Fort.

Mention any two architectural features of the Jama Masjid at Delhi.

In whose memory was the Taj Mahal built?

Whom did Babur defeat at the battlefield of Panipat? What was its consequence?

What was the result of Babur’s encounter with a huge confederacy of Rajputs at Khanua?

What is the significance of the Second Battle of Panipat (1556)?

Name any two Deccan territories included in Akbar’s empire.

What was Akbar’s Mansabdari System?

Akbar’s Din-I-Ilahi was based on what principles or beliefs?

Name any two Departments of Government during the Mughal Age.

Who was at the head of the Finance Department under Mughal rule.

Name the master architect who designed the Taj Mahal.

Diwan-i-Khas in the Red Fort was used by the Emperor for what purpose?

Mention any two factors responsible for Humayun’s failure against Sher Shah Suri

Mention any two revenue reforms instituted by Sher Shah Suri.

What is the significance of Akbar’s Mansabdari system?

Mention the nature of Akbar’s Din-I-Ilahi.

How did Jahangir deal with the Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Dev?

Why was the title of ‘Shah Jahan’ conferred on Prince Khurram by Jahangir?

Who was Nur Jahan?

Why did Shah Jahan revolt against his father?

Mention Shah Jahan’s conquests in the Deccan.

Where is Humayun’s Tomb located? Mention any two features of the monument.

Akbar had both the time and inclination to look at the administrative problems of the Empire. In this context describe briefly.

His Mansabdari System

Akbar had both the time and inclination to look at the administrative problems of the Empire. In this context describe briefly.

His Land Revenue System

Akbar was the greatest of all medieval rulers of India. In this context describe:

His policy of racial pacification and religious tolerance.

Shah Jahan’s reign marks the climax of the Mughal dynasty and empire. In this context explain briefly:

His Conquests.

Shah Jahan’s reign marks the climax of the Mughal dynasty and empire. In this context explain briefly:

Magnificence of the Imperial Court and his Architectural Achievements.

Aurangzeb died forlorn and destitute. In this context, explain briefly:

His dealings with the Sikh Gurus

Aurangzeb died forlorn and destitute. In this context, explain briefly:

His attempts to suppress rebellion in the Deccan.

Describe the Mughal Administration under the following headline:

Position of the Monarch

Describe the Mughal Administration under the following headline:

Main Departments of Government

Describe the Mughal Administration with reference to the following:

The Army and the Navy

Describe the Mughal Administration with reference to the following:

Administration of Law and Justice

Give an account of the social developments during the Mughal Age under the following headline:

Social Structure

Give an account of the social developments during the Mughal Age under the following headline:

Position of Women

The Growing harmony between various religious communities was a marked feature of social life during the reigns of rulers from Akbar to Shah Jahan. In this context explain briefly:

Growing harmony between Hindus and Muslims

The Growing harmony between various religious communities was a marked feature of social life during the reigns of rulers from Akbar to Shah Jahan. In this context explain briefly:

Growth of the Bhakti Movement and Sufism in the Mughal period.

Study the picture of the Red Fort and answer the following question:

Where is the Fort located?

Study the picture of the Red Fort and answer the following question:

Name the ruler who built it?

Study the picture of the Red Fort and answer the following question:

Mention two important buildings within its enclosure

Study the picture of the Red Fort and answer the following question:

Mention three important features of the Fort

Study the picture of the Red Fort and answer the following question:

Mention one occasion when the Fort is used by the Government of India

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 Where is it located?

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By whom was it built?

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Name the architect who designed the monument

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Mention two architectural features of the monument.

The Mughal rulers of India were patrons of learning and scholars. In this context, describe briefly:

The growth of Persian Literature in those times.

The Mughal rulers of India were patrons of learning and scholars. In this context, describe briefly:

The growth of Hindi Literature during the age of the Mughals.

What role did the following factor play in decline and downfall of the Mughal Empire:

Aurangzeb’s policies.

What role did the following factor play in decline and downfall of the Mughal Empire:

Incompetence of the Later Mughals.

What role did the following factors play in decline and downfall of the Mughal Empire:

Foreign Invasions.

Akbar was the greatest of all medieval rulers of India, In this context describe:

His Concern about Law and Justice

Describe Aurangzeb’s Administration under the following headline:

A Setback to the Policy of Religious Toleration

Describe Aurangzeb’s Administration under the following headline:

Provincial Government

Name two important sources which provide information about the Mughals.

Name the author of Ain-i-Akbari. Name any two subjects of this book.

What was the title of the Mahabharata translated into Persian?

Who was the architect who designed Humayun’s tomb?

Who built the Agra Fort?

Name two buildings located in Fatehpur Sikri

Why did Akbar build Fatehpur Sikri?

Between whom was the First Battle of Panipat fought?

Who invited Babur to India? Why?

Who was defeated by Akbar at the Battle of Haldighati in 1576?

Mention any two steps taken by Akbar to promote better understanding between the Hindus and the Muslims.

Name the two taxes abolished by Akbar.

Name the Mughal ruler who forbade the evil practice of Sati.

What principles did Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi promote?

When and for what purpose did Akbar built the Ibadat Khana?

Name the Mughal ruler whose reign was famous for ‘Chain of Justice’.

Name the two important centers of trade during the Mughal Period.

Mention any two measures which indicate Nur Jahan’s important position during Jahangir’s reign.

Name the two English, ambassadors who came to Jahangir’s court. Who sent them and for what?

Between whom was the Third Battle of Panipat fought? Who emerged victorious in the battle?

Name the title given to the heads of the revenue department and the military department respectively in the Mughal Empire.

Who were mansabdars? How were they paid?

With reference to the Mughal Empire, explain briefly the significance of the following:

Ain-i-Akbari.

With reference to the Mughal Empire, explain briefly the significance of the following:

Monuments at Fatehpur Sikri.

With reference to the Mughal rule, state briefly:

Akbar’s policy towards the Rajputs.

With reference to the Mughal rule, state briefly:

Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance.

With reference to the administrative system in the Mughal Period, answer the following question:

What was the position of the monarch?

With reference to the administrative system in the Mughal Period, answer the following question:

Who were the three important ministers?

With reference to the administrative system in the Mughal Period, answer the following question:

How was the provincial government organised?

With reference to the Mansabdari system, answer the following question:

What was the Mansabdari system

With reference to social development during the Mughal Age, answer the following question:

Explain the division of society on the basis of wealth.

With reference to social development during the Mughal Age, answer the following question:

Explain briefly any two steps taken by Akbar towards integrating the Hindus and the Muslims.

With reference to social development during the Mughal Age, answer the following question:

What steps were taken by the Mughal rulers to promote education?