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Prelims 2022

1 question
History & CultureMedieval HistoryMughal Empire and AdministrationEasy (editorial estimate)
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Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Mughal translations · Mughal Empire and Administration
Related topics:
Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions

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2022 · Q94

Prelims 2022, question 94: Mughal Empire and Administration

"Yogavāsistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

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Prelims 2021

1 question
History & CultureMedieval HistoryMughal Empire and AdministrationEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
chronology sequence
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Mughal administration · Mughal Empire and Administration

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2021 · Q45

Prelims 2021, question 45: Mughal Empire and Administration

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

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Prelims 2019

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMughal Empire and AdministrationMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Jagirdar and Zamindar · Mughal Empire and Administration
Related topics:
Medieval Economy and Society

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2019 · Q1

Prelims 2019, question 1: Mughal Empire and Administration

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2015

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMughal Empire and AdministrationMedium
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Mughal Empire and Administration
Related topics:
Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage
2015 · Q41

Prelims 2015, question 41: Mughal Empire and Administration

Consider the following : The arrival of Babur into India led to the 1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architecture 3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2014

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMughal Empire and AdministrationEasy
Question details
Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Mughal Empire and Administration
Related topics:
Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought
2014 · Q93

Prelims 2014, question 93: Mughal Empire and Administration

Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

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