Test: The Creation of An Empire - Class 7 MCQ

Babur was the first ruler of the Mughal Empire. He was a brave and ambitious leader who wanted to build a powerful empire like his ancestor Timur. Babur captured Kabul before setting his eyes on India. His conquests laid the foundation for the Mughal Empire's rule in India.

Babur gained control of Fargana in Central Asia when he was 12 years old. This means that he became a leader of that place when he was still very young.

Babur won the Battle of Panipat in 1526. This battle was significant because even though Babur had a smaller army, his advanced weapons and tactics helped him achieve victory. Winning this battle was a crucial step in establishing Mughal rule in India.

Babur won the battle because he used smart plans and ideas to fight. He thought carefully about how to defeat his enemy.

• Sher Shah's important accomplishment was constructing roads and resting places for travelers. This helped people to travel easily from one place to another, making their journeys more comfortable.
• Imagine going on a long trip, and suddenly you see a nice road and a place to rest with food and water. That's what Sher Shah did to help everyone travel safely and comfortably.

Sher Shah extended the Sadak-i Azam (Grand Trunk Road) from Bengal to Afghanistan. This road was important for connecting different regions and making travel easier for people.

Shah Jahan became the emperor after Jahangir. He was known for building the beautiful Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is famous for its white marble beauty and love story behind its construction.

Control means having power over something. Jahangir ended conflicts with Mewar and brought Ahmudnugor under Mughal control, which means he made sure they followed his rules and decisions.

• After Aurangzeb's time, the Mughal Empire started to fall apart because there were too many wars happening.
• Wars can make a country weak and poor.
• When a country is busy with wars, it can't focus on making things better for its people.
• So, the Mughal Empire faced troubles because of all the fighting that happened.

Aurangzeb was in charge for 49 years. That's a long time, almost as many years as you've been alive! He was a strong leader for a very long time.