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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Who was the first Mughal ruler to establish Mughal rule in India?
(a) Akbar
(b) Shah Jahan
(c) Babur
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans: (c)
Babur was the first Mughal ruler who established Mughal rule in India after his victory in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 CE.

(ii) What were some of Sher Shah's significant achievements during his rule?
(a) Building the Taj Mahal
(b) Extending the Grand Trunk Road
(c) Defeating Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa
(d) Leading military campaigns in the Deccan
Ans: (b)
Sher Shah extended the Grand Trunk Road and introduced various infrastructure and administrative reforms.

(iii) Who succeeded Humayun as the Mughal emperor?
(a) Jahangir
(b) Shah Jahan
(c) Akbar
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans: (a)
Jahangir succeeded Humayun as the Mughal emperor.

(iv) Which Mughal ruler is best known for commissioning the Taj Mahal?
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Shah Jahan
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans: (c)
Shah Jahan is renowned for commissioning the construction of the Taj Mahal.

(v) What was the religious policy of Akbar, the Mughal emperor?
(a) Strict adherence to Islamic law
(b) Promotion of religious tolerance
(c) Persecution of non-Muslims
(d) Establishment of a new religion called Din-i-Ilahi
Ans: (b)
Akbar's religious policy was focused on promoting religious tolerance and harmony among different communities.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The First Battle of Panipat in 1526 CE marked the end of the ______ Sultanate and the establishment of Mughal rule in India.
Ans: Delhi

(ii) Sher Shah extended the ______, a crucial trade route from Bengal to Afghanistan.
Ans: Grand Trunk Road

(iii) Akbar pursued a policy of religious ______, aiming to foster harmony among different religious communities.
Ans: tolerance

(iv) Shah Jahan's most famous architectural creation is the ______.
Ans: Taj Mahal

(v) The reign of Aurangzeb marked a significant departure from the inclusive policies of ______.
Ans: Akbar

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Match the terms on the left with their corresponding descriptions on the right.
Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) Babur became the ruler of Fargana in Central Asia at the age of 12.
Ans: True

(ii) Sher Shah's administration focused on extending the Great Wall of China.
Ans: False

(iii) Akbar's religious policy aimed to promote religious intolerance in his empire.
Ans: False

(iv) Shah Jahan's architectural legacy includes the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi.
Ans: True

(v) Aurangzeb's reign saw the expansion of the Mughal Empire into Central Asia.
Ans: False