Prelims Test State Batch 28 July 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Aurangzeb:
1. He reimposed Jizya.
2. He abolished Jharokha Darshan.
3. He prohibited Nauroz celebrations.

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Jahangir:
1. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri is his autobiography.
2. He introduced the Chain of Justice.
3. Mughal painting reached its zenith during his reign.

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding Shah Jahan are correct?
1. He built the Taj Mahal.
2. He shifted the capital to Shahjahanabad.
3. Peacock Throne belongs to his reign.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Todar Mal’s revenue system:
1. Measurement of land formed the basis of assessment.
2. Revenue demand was fixed on average produce.
3. The system is known as Dahsala.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Humayun:
1. He lost the Battle of Chausa.
2. He was defeated at Kannauj.
3. He regained Delhi with Persian assistance.

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding Babur:
1. He defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat.
2. He introduced gunpowder warfare on a large scale in India.
3. Tuzuk-i-Baburi was originally written in Persian.

Q7. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
Officer                                                         Function
1. Mir Bakshi                                             Military administration
2. Diwan                                                      Revenue administration
3. Sadr-us-Sudur                                       Judicial administration

Q8. Consider the following statements:
1. Ain-i-Akbari is the third volume of Akbarnama.
2. It contains detailed statistical information on Mughal administration.
3. It was written by Abdul Qadir Badauni.

Q9. Consider the following statements about Akbar's religious policy:
1. Sulh-i-Kul implied tolerance towards all religions.
2. Din-i-Ilahi was intended to replace Islam.
3. Ibadat Khana discussions initially involved only Muslim scholars.

Q10. Which of the following were translated into Persian during Akbar's reign?
1. Mahabharata
2. Ramayana
3. Panchatantra
4. Atharva Veda
Select the correct answer.