42 Questions of Mughal Empire with answers

MUGHAL EMPIRE : 42 Very Important Questions of Mughal Empire.

Class 07 | History - Mughal Empire Questions

Questions on Mughal Empire, Class 7

Mughal Empire was an imperial power in the Indian subcontinent from about 1526 to 1757. Learn the history of Mughal Empire.

1. In which century did Babur invade India?
Ans: Babur invaded India in 16th century.

2. Which state had lost its glory under Ibrahim Lodi?
Ans: Delhi had lost its glory under Ibrahim Lodi.

3. Who invited Babur to invade India?
Ans: Ibrahim Lodi’s personal officials invited Babur to invade India.

4. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
Ans: Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire.

5. What was the full name of Babur?
Ans: Zahir-ud-din Muhammad was the full name of Babur.

6. Who was the grandson of Timur?
Ans: Babur was the grandson of Timur.

7. After becoming the ruler of Kabul, Who conquered Ghazni and Samarkand?
Ans: After becoming the ruler of Kabul, Babur Conquered Ghazni and Samarkand.

8. Why was Babur Attracted to India?
Ans: Babur was attracted by the fabulous wealth of India.

9. Who lost the first battle of Panipat?
Ans: Ibrahim Lodi lost the first battle of Panipat.

10. When was the first battle of Panipat fought?
Ans: The first battle of Panipat was fought in 1526.

11. Who lost the fierce battle of Khanwa?
Ans: Rana Sanga lost the fierce battle of Khanwa.

12. Who wrote Baburnama?
Ans: Babur

13. Who was the eldest son of Babur?
Ans: Humanyun was the eldest son of Babur.

14. What was the full name of Humanyun?
Ans: Nasir-ud-din Muhammad Humanyun was the full name of Humanyun.

15. Who defeated Humanyun?
Ans: Sher Shah Suri defeated Humanyun.

16. Where did Humanyun take shelter when he ran away from India?
Ans: Humanyun took shelter in Iran when he ran away from India.

17. When did Humanyun take shelter in Iran?
Ans: Humanyun took shelter in Iran in 1540.

18. Who was the successor of Sher Shah Suri?
Ans: Sikandar Suri was the successor of Sher Shah Suri.

19. How did Humanyun die?
Ans: Humanyun died to slipping from his library building.

20. Where did Humanyun die?
Ans: Humnyun died at Delhi.

21. What was the full name of Akbar?
Ans: Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar.

22. Who was the guardian of Akbar when he was a minor?
Ans: Bairam Khan.

23. Who defeated Mughals and captured Agra and Delhi under the rule of Bairam Khan?
Ans: Hemu Vikramaditya

24. Who lost the second battle of Panipat?
Ans: Hemu Vikramaditya lost the second battle of Panipat.

25. How did Bairam Khan die?
Ans: In 1560, Bairam Khan was forced to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca, but was assassinated on the way.

26. Where did Akbar set up an Ibadatkhana?
Ans: Akbar set up an Ibadatkhana at Fatehpur Sikri.

27. Name the divine faith started by Akbar.
Ans: Din-I-Ilahi was the divine faith started by Akbar in 1582.

28. When did Akbar pass away?
Ans: Akbar passed away in 1605.

29. Who was the successor of Akbar?
Ans: Jahangir was the successor of Akbar.

30. What was the full name of Jahangir?
Ans: Muhammad Sultan Salim was the full name of Jahangir.

31. By which name Akbar used to address Jahangir?
Ans: Akbar used to address Jahangir by the name of ‘Shaikhu Baba’.

32. What was the name of Jahangir’s son?
Ans: The name of Jahangir’s son was Prince Khusrau.

33. When did Jahangir die?
Ans: Jahangir died in 1627 due to excessive drinking.

34. Who was Shah Jahan?
Ans: The third son of Jahangir was Shah Jahan.

35. What title did Shah Jahan take?
Ans: Shah Jahan took the title of Khurram.

36. When did Shah Jahan retire to Agra?
Ans: Shah Jahan retired to Agra in 1636.

37. Who was known as an ‘engineer king’?
Ans: Shah Jahan was known as an ‘engineer king’.

38. When did Shah Jahan die?
Ans: Shah Jahan died in 1666.

39. What title was assumed to Aurangzeb?
Ans: The title of Alamgir was assumed to Aurangzeb.

40. When did Aurangzeb die?
Ans: Aurangzeb died in 1707.

41. Who was the last ruler of Mughal Empire?
Ans: Bahadur Shah Jafar-II.

42. How did Shah Jahan die?
Ans: Shah Jahan fell ill immediately his son Aurangzeb took over the throne and imprisoned his father, who died in captivity in 1666.

You must be aware that Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1757.