The question asks for the birthplace of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, and the year of his birth. This is a factual question from Indian history, specifically the Mughal period.
Correct Option: C) Amarkot (Umerkot, now in Sindh)
Akbar was born in Amarkot (Umerkot) in 1542 while his father, Humayun, was in exile after being defeated by Sher Shah Suri. The local Rajput ruler, Rana Prasad, provided refuge to Humayun and his family.
The question asks to identify the Persian Safavid ruler who provided shelter and military assistance to Humayun during his period of exile. This requires knowledge of the historical interactions between the Mughal emperor Humayun and the Safavid dynasty of Persia.
Correct Option: D) Shah Tahmasp I was the Safavid ruler who gave shelter and military help to Humayun during his exile.
The question asks for the original name of Sher Shah Suri, a prominent figure in Indian history. This requires knowledge of historical facts related to the Sur Empire and its founder.
A) Farid Khan — Sher Shah Suri's original name was Farid Khan. He earned the title 'Sher Khan' after single-handedly killing a tiger (sher) during a hunt, and later became 'Sher Shah' upon ascending the throne.
The question asks about Sher Shah Suri's revenue system, which served as a precursor to Akbar's reforms. We need to identify the core features of his land revenue administration.
Correct Option: B) Measurement of land and ryotwari-type assessment
The question asks to identify the famous highway that Sher Shah Suri is credited with rebuilding. This requires knowledge of historical infrastructure projects in India, particularly those associated with Sher Shah Suri.
Correct Option: D) Grand Trunk Road (Sadak-e-Azam) is the correct answer. Sher Shah Suri is widely credited with rebuilding and extending the ancient route, which he called "Sadak-e-Azam". This road later became known as the Grand Trunk Road during the British era.
The question asks to identify a silver coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri that continued under the Mughals and whose name is still in use today. This requires knowledge of the monetary systems introduced by Sher Shah Suri and their legacy.
Correct Option: C) Rupiya. Sher Shah Suri introduced the silver coin called 'Rupiya' (weighing 178 grains), which became the precursor to the modern rupee. This standardized coin was adopted by the Mughals and its name continues to be used for currency in several countries today, including India.