The Mughal Empire Class 7 Worksheet History Chapter 4

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Who were the famous ancestors of the Mughals?
(a) Genghis Khan and Timur
(b) Sher Shah Suri and Babur
(c) Hannibal and Alexander
(d) Akbar and Jahangir
Ans: (a)
The Mughals traced their ancestry to Genghis Khan on their mother's side and Timur on their father's side.

(ii) What inspired Babur to plan his expedition to India?
(a) His interest in Indian culture
(b) The wealth of India
(c) A dream he had
(d) A request from the Rajputs
Ans: (b)
Babur's capture of Kabul in 1504 CE made him aware of India's fabulous wealth, inspiring his expedition.

(iii) In which battle did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodi?
(a) Battle of Haldighati
(b) Battle of Panipat
(c) Battle of Chausa
(d) Battle of Khanwa
Ans: (b)
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 CE.

(iv) Who played a significant role in defeating Hemu and regaining control of Delhi and Agra during Akbar's reign?
(a) Sher Shah Suri
(b) Bairam Khan
(c) Shah Jahan
(d) Rana Sanga
Ans: (b)
Bairam Khan played a significant role in defeating Hemu and regaining control of Delhi and Agra.

(v) What was the policy followed by Akbar to promote religious tolerance and unity?
(a) 'Zindapir' policy
(b) 'Sulh-i-kul' policy
(c) 'Zabt' policy
(d) 'Jizya' policy
Ans: (b)
Akbar's 'Sulh-i-kul' policy aimed for universal peace, religious tolerance, and unity between Hindus and Muslims.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The Mughals traced their lineage to ______________ on their mother's side and ______________ on their father's side.
Ans: Genghis Khan, Timur

(ii) Babur captured ______________ in 1504 CE, which inspired his expedition to India.
Ans: Kabul

(iii) Humayun was initially successful against the Afghans, but ______________ soon wrested back Gujarat and Malwa.
Ans: Bahadur Shah

(iv) Akbar's policy of 'sulh-i-kul' aimed for ______________ and religious tolerance.
Ans: universal peace

(v) Shah Jahan, known as the builder of the ______________, ruled during the Mughal Empire.
Ans: Taj Mahal

Q3: True or False

(i) Akbar's policy of 'sulh-i-kul' promoted religious tolerance and unity between Hindus and Muslims.
Ans: True
Akbar's 'sulh-i-kul' policy aimed for universal peace, religious tolerance, and unity between Hindus and Muslims.

(ii) Humayun's reign saw the defeat of Hemu and the recapture of Delhi and Agra.
Ans: True
Bairam Khan played a significant role in defeating Hemu and regaining control of Delhi and Agra during Humayun's reign.

(iii) Shah Jahan ruled the Mughal Empire during the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Ans: True
Shah Jahan, known as the builder of the Taj Mahal, ruled during its construction.

(iv) Aurangzeb is remembered for promoting religious tolerance during his rule.
Ans: False
Aurangzeb's religious policies brought conflicts with various religious groups, including the Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur.

(v) The Mughal emperor had limited power, and the empire was highly decentralized.
Ans: False
The Mughal emperor held absolute power, and the empire was centralized, with tight control maintained by the emperors.