Daily Quiz | On Mughal emperor Jalal-ud-din Akbar Premium

Mughal emperor Jalal-ud-din Akbar passed away on October 27, 1605. Here’s a quiz on the celebrated ruler.

Daily Quiz | On Mughal emperor Jalal-ud-din Akbar

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1 / 8 | Name this commander-in-chief of the Mughal army who was a powerful minister in the courts of Humayun and Akbar.

Answer : Bairam Khan

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2 / 8 | Identify the religious tax abolished by Akbar in 1579.

Answer : Jizya

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3 / 8 | Disillusioned by orthodox Islam and keen to inspire religious unity in his empire, Akbar propounded a new syncretic religion. Name the spiritual program forged by him.

Answer : Din-i Ilahi

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4 / 8 | This word of Arabic origin means ‘rank’ or ‘position’ and lends its name to a system of military administration introduced by Akbar. Identify the system. 

Answer : Mansabdari

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5 / 8 | This town in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Name this town that served as the capital of the Mughal empire under Akbar from 1571 to 1585.

Answer : Fatehpur Sikri

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6 / 8 | Name Akbar’s grand vizier, who is also author of the historical documentation of Akbar’s reign, Akbarnama.

Answer : Abul Fazl 

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7 / 8 | Mariam-uz-Zamani was Akbar’s fourth wife, but is more commonly known today by a misnomer. Name her. 

Answer : Jodha Bai

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8 / 8 | Ashutosh Gowariker directed a movie based on Akbar in 2008. Name the battle that is fought between Akbar and Sharifuddin Hussain in the climax of the film.

Answer : Second Battle of Panipat

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