The question asks about the location where Jahangir defeated his rebellious son, Khusrau. This is a direct historical fact related to the early reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir.
Correct Option: C) Jahangir defeated his son Khusrau at a battle near Lahore. The Battle of Bhairowal, which led to Khusrau's defeat and capture, occurred in the vicinity of Lahore in 1606.
The question asks to identify the individual posted to Bengal by Jahangir in 1608, who was also the grandson of Shaikh Salim Chishti. This requires knowledge of key appointments during Jahangir's reign and the lineage of prominent figures associated with the Mughal court.
Correct Option: A) Islam Khan
The question asks about the practices pursued by Sufi mystics in medieval India. To answer this, we need to recall the core tenets and practices associated with Sufism.
All three practices are historically associated with Sufi mystics in medieval India.
Correct Option: D) 1, 2 and 3
The question asks about the initial target of Islam Khan's conquest efforts, specifically mentioning Musa Khan and his confederates. This refers to a significant historical event in the Mughal conquest of Bengal.
Correct Option: B) Sonargaon was the primary target of Islam Khan's initial efforts because it was the stronghold of Musa Khan and his confederates, the Baro Bhuiyans, whose defeat was crucial for establishing Mughal authority in Bengal.
The question asks to identify the term used to refer to the confederates of Musa Khan. This requires knowledge of historical figures and their associates, specifically in the context of medieval Indian history, particularly Bengal.
D) Bara Bhuiyan — The Bara Bhuiyan were a confederacy of twelve powerful zamindars and chieftains in Bengal who resisted Mughal rule. Musa Khan was a prominent leader of this confederacy, inheriting the leadership from his father, Isa Khan.
The question asks about a significant administrative change in the provincial capital of Bengal during a specific historical period, aimed at better controlling East Bengal. This requires knowledge of the administrative history of the Mughal period in Bengal.
Correct Option: C) Dacca. The capital was transferred from Rajmahal to Dacca by Islam Khan I in 1610 to better control East Bengal and counter threats, leading to Dacca's rapid development.