Mughal Empire NDA Questions

NDA Medieval Indian History

Mughal Empire MCQ Questions


7.
Humayun, son and successor of Babur, faced significant challenges in consolidating the newly founded Mughal Empire, eventually losing his throne to the Afghan ruler:
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Rana Sanga
C.
Ibrahim Lodi
D.
Hemu
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ANSWER :
A. Sher Shah Suri
8.
Humayun suffered a decisive defeat against Sher Shah Suri at the Battle of Chausa in 1539, followed by a further defeat at the Battle of Kannauj (Bilgram) in:
A.
1540
B.
1530
C.
1555
D.
1556
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ANSWER :
A. 1540
9.
Following his defeat by Sher Shah Suri, Humayun spent a period of exile, seeking refuge and support at the court of:
A.
The King of Portugal
B.
The Safavid ruler of Persia (Iran)
C.
The Chinese Emperor
D.
The Ottoman Sultan
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ANSWER :
B. The Safavid ruler of Persia (Iran)
10.
With military assistance from Persia, Humayun eventually managed to recapture Delhi and restore Mughal rule in India in:
A.
1540
B.
1545
C.
1560
D.
1555
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ANSWER :
D. 1555
11.
Humayun's reign after his restoration was brief, as he died in 1556 following a fatal fall down the stairs of his library in Delhi, known as:
A.
The Agra Fort
B.
The Red Fort
C.
Sher Mandal
D.
Fatehpur Sikri
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ANSWER :
C. Sher Mandal
12.
Humayun's Tomb, an important precursor to later Mughal architectural masterpieces like the Taj Mahal, was commissioned by Humayun's widow:
A.
Nur Jahan
B.
Bega Begum (Haji Begum)
C.
Mumtaz Mahal
D.
Hamida Banu Begum (also associated, though Bega Begum is most commonly credited as the patron)
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ANSWER :
B. Bega Begum (Haji Begum)