Key Mughal Emperors

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Who was the first Mughal emperor?

Babur was the first Mughal emperor.

Which Mughal emperor is known for establishing the empire's strong administrative foundation?

Akbar the Great is known for establishing a strong administrative foundation.

Who was the Mughal emperor during the construction of the Taj Mahal?

Shah Jahan was the emperor during the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Which Mughal emperor expanded the empire to its greatest extent?

Aurangzeb expanded the empire to its greatest extent.

What was the religious policy of Akbar known as?

Akbar's religious policy was known as "Din-i-Ilahi" or "Divine Faith."

Which Mughal emperor reintroduced the jizya tax on non-Muslims?

Aurangzeb reintroduced the jizya tax.

Who succeeded Babur as the Mughal emperor?

Humayun succeeded Babur as the Mughal emperor.

How did Bahadur Shah Zafar's reign as a Mughal emperor come to an end?

Bahadur Shah Zafar's reign ended after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, leading to British exile.

Which Mughal emperor was known for his policy of religious tolerance?

Akbar was known for his policy of religious tolerance.

Which Mughal emperor faced a major revolt by his son, Aurangzeb?

Shah Jahan faced a major revolt by his son Aurangzeb.

Which Mughal emperor was known for his lavish lifestyle and patronage of the arts?

Jahangir was known for his lavish lifestyle and patronage of the arts.

What was a distinguishing feature of Babur's army compared to his rivals?

Babur's army was known for its effective use of gunpowder and matchlock guns.

Who was the last Mughal emperor to rule with significant authority over India?

Aurangzeb was the last Mughal emperor to rule with significant authority.

Who was Humayun's famous son?

Humayun's famous son was Akbar the Great.

During whose reign did the Mughal Empire face significant incursions by the Marathas?

During Aurangzeb's reign, the Mughal Empire faced significant incursions by the Marathas.




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1. Who was the first Mughal emperor?

Babur

Humayun

Akbar

Shah Jahan

2. Which Mughal emperor is known for establishing the empire's strong administrative foundation?

Akbar the Great

Aurangzeb

Babur

Shah Jahan

3. Who was the Mughal emperor during the construction of the Taj Mahal?

Aurangzeb

Akbar

Shah Jahan

Jahangir

4. Which Mughal emperor expanded the empire to its greatest extent?

Aurangzeb

Akbar

Babur

Shah Jahan

5. What was the religious policy of Akbar known as?

Sufism

Din-i-Ilahi

Zoroastrianism

Hinduism

6. Which Mughal emperor reintroduced the jizya tax on non-Muslims?

Akbar

Aurangzeb

Babur

Jahangir

7. Who succeeded Babur as the Mughal emperor?

Jahangir

Humayun

Shah Jahan

Akbar

8. How did Bahadur Shah Zafar's reign as a Mughal emperor come to an end?

Indian Rebellion of 1857, leading to British exile

Natural death in Delhi

Assassination by rivals

Voluntary abdication in favor of a successor

9. Which Mughal emperor was known for his policy of religious tolerance?

Jahangir

Aurangzeb

Akbar

Shah Jahan

10. Which Mughal emperor faced a major revolt by his son, Aurangzeb?

Babur

Shah Jahan

Jahangir

Humayun

11. Which Mughal emperor was known for his lavish lifestyle and patronage of the arts?

Jahangir

Akbar

Aurangzeb

Shah Jahan

12. What was a distinguishing feature of Babur's army compared to his rivals?

Large cavalry

Effective use of gunpowder and matchlock guns

Naval dominance

Extensive alliances

13. Who was the last Mughal emperor to rule with significant authority over India?

Humayun

Shah Jahan

Aurangzeb

Bahadur Shah Zafar

14. Who was Humayun's famous son?

Akbar the Great

Jahangir

Shah Jahan

Aurangzeb

15. During whose reign did the Mughal Empire face significant incursions by the Marathas?

Akbar

Jahangir

Shah Jahan

Aurangzeb