1. Akbar was born in which year?
a) 1501
b) 1542
c) 1562
d) 1592
Answer: b) 1542
2. Which dynasty did Akbar belong to?
a) Gupta dynasty
b) Maurya dynasty
c) Mughal dynasty
d) Chola dynasty
Answer: c) Mughal dynasty
3. Akbar succeeded his father as the Mughal Emperor at the age of:
a) 14
b) 18
c) 21
d) 25
Answer: a) 14
4. Who served as Akbar's regent during his early years as emperor?
a) Bairam Khan
b) Birbal
c) Tansen
d) Man Singh
Answer: a) Bairam Khan
5. Which battle marked Akbar's decisive victory over Hemu, the Hindu king of Delhi?
a) Battle of Haldighati
b) Battle of Panipat
c) Battle of Plassey
d) Battle of Chausa
Answer: b) Battle of Panipat
6. Akbar introduced a land revenue system known as:
a) Zamindari system
b) Mansabdari system
c) Jagirdari system
d) Kankut system
Answer: b) Mansabdari system
7. Which of the following forts was not built by Akbar?
a) Agra Fort
b) Fatehpur Sikri
c) Red Fort (Delhi)
d) Chittorgarh Fort
Answer: d) Chittorgarh Fort
8. Akbar was a patron of which artistic style?
a) Persian miniature painting
b) Renaissance art
c) Baroque architecture
d) Chinese calligraphy
Answer: a) Persian miniature painting
9. Akbar's policy of religious tolerance was known as:
a) Sufism
b) Din-i-Ilahi
c) Syncretism
d) Zoroastrianism
Answer: b) Din-i-Ilahi
10. Akbar abolished the controversial tax known as:
a) Jizya
b) Zakat
c) Kharaj
d) Sair
Answer: a) Jizya
11. Which Rajput princess did Akbar marry to form a political alliance?
a) Jodha Bai
b) Nur Jahan
c) Mumtaz Mahal
d) Rani Padmini
Answer: a) Jodha Bai
12. Akbar's famous Navaratna (Nine Jewels) included all of the following except:
a) Birbal
b) Todar Mal
c) Tansen
d) Chand Bibi
Answer: d) Chand Bibi
13. Akbar's tomb is located in which city?
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Fatehpur Sikri
d) Lahore
Answer: b) Agra
14. The famous historian who wrote "Akbarnama" was:
a) Rumi
b) Ibn Battuta
c) Al-Biruni
d) Abul Fazl
Answer: d) Abul Fazl
15. Akbar's fascination with music led him to create a new musical instrument called:
a) Sitar
b) Tabla
c) Veena
d) Tansen
Answer: a) Sitar
16. Akbar's policy of recruiting talented individuals irrespective of their religion or caste was called:
a) Rajputana policy
b) Mansabdari policy
c) Sulh-e-Kul
d) Dhimmah system
Answer: c) Sulh-e-Kul
17. The famous painter Basawan was associated with the Mughal court during the reign of:
a) Babur
b) Humayun
c) Akbar
d) Jahangir
Answer: c) Akbar
18. Akbar's military campaigns extended Mughal rule into which part of India?
a) Deccan plateau
b) Kashmir valley
c) Bengal region
d) Gujarat
Answer: a) Deccan plateau
19. Akbar's famous library, known as the "House of Wisdom," was called:
a) Red Fort Library
b) Bait-ul-Hikmat
c) Shalimar Bagh
d) Ibadat Khana
Answer: b) Bait-ul-Hikmat
20. Akbar was succeeded by his son, who became the next Mughal Emperor. What was his name?
a) Jahangir
b) Aurangzeb
c) Shah Jahan
d) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer: a) Jahangir
21. Akbar's military campaigns in the northwest of India led to the annexation of which kingdom?
a) Vijayanagara
b) Marwar
c) Kalinga
d) Bengal
Answer: b) Marwar
22. The famous musician Tansen was a courtier of Akbar. Which style of classical music did he excel in?
a) Hindustani classical
b) Carnatic classical
c) Qawwali
d) Ghazal
Answer: a) Hindustani classical
23. Akbar introduced a system of standardized weights and measures known as:
a) Rupiya system
b) Tola system
c) Maund system
d) Dam system
Answer: c) Maund system
24. Which Rajput kingdom put up the strongest resistance against Akbar's expansionist policies?
a) Mewar (Chittorgarh)
b) Amber (Jaipur)
c) Marwar (Jodhpur)
d) Bundi
Answer: a) Mewar (Chittorgarh)
25. Akbar's birthplace, where he spent his early childhood, is located in present-day:
a) Afghanistan
b) Iran
c) Pakistan
d) Uzbekistan
Answer: a) Afghanistan
26. Which European traveler visited Akbar's court and wrote about his experiences in the book "A Journey to the East"?
a) Marco Polo
b) Niccolò Machiavelli
c) François Bernier
d) Ibn Battuta
Answer: c) François Bernier
27. Akbar's efforts to promote trade and commerce were facilitated by the construction of which canal?
a) Indira Gandhi Canal
b) Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal
c) Ganges Canal
d) Nahar-i-Bisutun
Answer
: d) Nahar-i-Bisutun
28. Akbar's policy of granting land revenue rights to Zamindars was aimed at:
a) Consolidating power in the hands of the nobility
b) Promoting agriculture and increasing revenue collection
c) Reducing the influence of regional kingdoms
d) Encouraging the growth of urban centers
Answer: b) Promoting agriculture and increasing revenue collection
29. Which famous Sanskrit text was translated into Persian under Akbar's patronage?
a) Mahabharata
b) Ramayana
c) Bhagavad Gita
d) Arthashastra
Answer: b) Ramayana
30. Akbar's famous minister Birbal was known for his wit and intelligence. What was his original name?
a) Mahesh Das
b) Raja Todar Mal
c) Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana
d) Man Singh
Answer: a) Mahesh Das
31. Akbar's policy of appointing Rajput nobles to important administrative and military positions was known as:
a) Rajputana integration
b) Rajputana alliance
c) Rajputana policy
d) Rajputana assimilation
Answer: c) Rajputana policy
32. The construction of the famous Buland Darwaza was commissioned by Akbar after his victory in which region?
a) Deccan
b) Punjab
c) Gujarat
d) Bengal
Answer: a) Deccan
33. Akbar's fascination with astronomy led to the establishment of which observatory?
a) Jantar Mantar (Jaipur)
b) Janaki Mandir (Janakpur)
c) Jantar Mantar (Delhi)
d) Jantar Mantar (Ujjain)
Answer: c) Jantar Mantar (Delhi)
34. Akbar's policy of promoting the use of Persian as the court language was influenced by which previous ruler?
a) Sher Shah Suri
b) Humayun
c) Babur
d) Ibrahim Lodi
Answer: a) Sher Shah Suri
35. Akbar was known for his patronage of which Sufi saint who became his spiritual mentor?
a) Sheikh Salim Chishti
b) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
c) Moinuddin Chishti
d) Fariduddin Ganjshakar
Answer: a) Sheikh Salim Chishti
36. Akbar's policy of granting religious freedom to all his subjects was influenced by the teachings of which Sufi saint?
a) Kabir
b) Chishti
c) Rumi
d) Nanak
Answer: b) Chishti
37. Akbar's famous "Ibadat Khana" (House of Worship) was a place where he held discussions with scholars of different religions. It was located in:
a) Fatehpur Sikri
b) Agra
c) Lahore
d) Delhi
Answer: a) Fatehpur Sikri
38. Akbar introduced a new calendar known as the:
a) Hijri calendar
b) Bengali calendar
c) Gregorian calendar
d) Jalali calendar
Answer: d) Jalali calendar
39. Which city did Akbar make the capital of the Mughal Empire after moving from Agra?
a) Lahore
b) Delhi
c) Fatehpur Sikri
d) Jaipur
Answer: c) Fatehpur Sikri
40. Akbar's educational reforms included the establishment of which institution to promote Persian language and literature?
a) Madrasa
b) Darul Uloom
c) Takshashila
d) Maktabs
Answer: d) Maktabs
41. Akbar's policy of granting land as a reward for military service was known as:
a) Jagirdari system
b) Iqta system
c) Zamindari system
d) Raiyatwari system
Answer: a) Jagirdari system
42. The famous Rajput warrior Rana Pratap Singh was a prominent opponent of Akbar and ruled the kingdom of:
a) Mewar (Chittorgarh)
b) Marwar (Jodhpur)
c) Amber (Jaipur)
d) Bundi
Answer: a) Mewar (Chittorgarh)
43. Akbar's interest in mystical and philosophical discussions led to the formation of a group known as:
a) Majlis-e-Mushawarat
b) Majlis-e-Khas
c) Majlis-e-Ulema
d) Majlis-e-Ittehad
Answer: b) Majlis-e-Khas
44. Akbar's policy of granting autonomy to regional governors was aimed at:
a) Consolidating power in the hands of the emperor
b) Encouraging regional development and administration
c) Controlling the power of the nobility
d) Weakening the power of the Zamindars
Answer: c) Controlling the power of the nobility
45. Akbar's famous elephant named "Hiran" was known for its:
a) Size and strength
b) Intelligence and loyalty
c) Speed and agility
d) Beauty and grace
Answer: b) Intelligence and loyalty
46. Akbar's court was known for its cultural diversity. Which of the following was not a prominent language spoken at his court?
a) Persian
b) Arabic
c) Urdu
d) Sanskrit
Answer: d) Sanskrit
47. Akbar's policy of integrating diverse cultures and traditions was referred to as:
a) Samriddhi policy
b) Ekta policy
c) Sulh-e-Kul
d) Maitri policy
Answer: c) Sulh-e-Kul
48. Akbar's famous victory over the Gujarat Sultanate marked the beginning of Mughal dominance in which region?
a) Deccan
b) Bengal
c) Northwest India
d) Central India
Answer: b) Bengal
49. Which famous Mughal monument was built by Akbar to honor his favorite wife, Mariam-uz-Zamani?
a) Taj Mahal
b) Jama Masjid
c) Buland Darwaza
d) Mariam's Tomb
Answer: d) Mariam's Tomb
50. Akbar's military campaigns against the Afghan tribes in the northwest of India led to the annexation of which region?
a) Kashmir
b) Punjab
c) Sindh
d) Balochistan
Answer: b) Punjab
51. Akbar's famous historian Abul Fazl was assassinated by his own brother due to political rivalry. What was his brother's name?
a) Birbal
b) T
ansen
c) Faizi
d) Fazlullah
Answer: c) Faizi
52. Akbar's famous nine-jeweled council included all of the following except:
a) Birbal
b) Tansen
c) Raja Todar Mal
d) Raja Man Singh
Answer: d) Raja Man Singh
53. Akbar's interest in the arts and sciences led to the establishment of a royal workshop known as:
a) Karkhana-i-Shahi
b) Shalimar Bagh
c) Diwan-i-Khas
d) Baradari
Answer: a) Karkhana-i-Shahi
54. Akbar's famous military general who played a crucial role in expanding the Mughal Empire was:
a) Raja Todar Mal
b) Man Singh
c) Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana
d) Raja Birbal
Answer: b) Man Singh
55. Akbar's famous masterpiece, the "Akbarnama," was written by his court historian:
a) Birbal
b) Raja Todar Mal
c) Abul Fazl
d) Raja Man Singh
Answer: c) Abul Fazl
56. Akbar's policy of dividing his empire into administrative units known as "sarkars" and "parganas" was aimed at:
a) Facilitating effective governance and revenue collection
b) Centralizing power in the hands of the emperor
c) Encouraging regional autonomy
d) Promoting trade and commerce
Answer: a) Facilitating effective governance and revenue collection
57. Akbar's famous elephant named "Sudarshan" was known for its:
a) Strength and size
b) Speed and agility
c) Beauty and grace
d) Ferocity and bravery
Answer: b) Speed and agility
58. Akbar's interest in architecture and city planning is best exemplified by the construction of which city?
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Fatehpur Sikri
d) Lahore
Answer: c) Fatehpur Sikri
59. Which Mughal Emperor succeeded Akbar?
a) Jahangir
b) Aurangzeb
c) Shah Jahan
d) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer: a) Jahangir
60. Akbar's famous poet who wrote under the pen name "Khwaja Mir Dard" was:
a) Kabir
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Tulsidas
d) Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana
Answer: d) Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana
61. Akbar's famous city, Fatehpur Sikri, was abandoned due to:
a) Famine
b) Political instability
c) Water scarcity
d) Military conflicts
Answer: c) Water scarcity
62. Akbar's famous library, Dara Shikoh Library, is located in which city?
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Jaipur
d) Lahore
Answer: a) Delhi
63. Akbar's famous minister, Todar Mal, introduced a revenue system known as:
a) Zamindari system
b) Mansabdari system
c) Jagirdari system
d) Dahsala system
Answer: d) Dahsala system
64. Akbar's famous queen, Nur Jahan, was the wife of which Mughal Emperor?
a) Jahangir
b) Aurangzeb
c) Shah Jahan
d) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer: a) Jahangir
65. Akbar's interest in the study of religions and philosophy was influenced by his teacher:
a) Sheikh Salim Chishti
b) Guru Nanak
c) Ibn Battuta
d) Abu Bakr Siddiq
Answer: b) Guru Nanak
66. Akbar's famous memoir, "Humayun-nama," was written by his father:
a) Akbar
b) Babur
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: b) Babur
67. Akbar's famous queen, Jodha Bai, belonged to which Rajput kingdom?
a) Mewar (Chittorgarh)
b) Marwar (Jodhpur)
c) Amber (Jaipur)
d) Bundi
Answer: c) Amber (Jaipur)
68. Akbar's famous fort, Agra Fort, is situated on the banks of which river?
a) Yamuna River
b) Ganges River
c) Indus River
d) Beas River
Answer: a) Yamuna River
69. Akbar's famous minister who was known for his intelligence and wit was:
a) Birbal
b) Raja Todar Mal
c) Tansen
d) Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana
Answer: a) Birbal
70. Akbar's famous painter, Bichitr, was known for his work in which art form?
a) Miniature painting
b) Mural painting
c) Calligraphy
d) Sculpture
Answer: a) Miniature painting
71. Akbar's policy of promoting trade and commerce led to the expansion of which market city?
a) Lahore
b) Delhi
c) Agra
d) Surat
Answer: d) Surat
72. Akbar's famous military general, Raja Man Singh, led the Mughal army in several successful campaigns in which region?
a) Deccan
b) Punjab
c) Gujarat
d) Bengal
Answer: a) Deccan
73. Akbar's interest in astrology and astronomy led to the construction of which observatory?
a) Jantar Mantar (Jaipur)
b) Janaki Mandir (Janakpur)
c) Jantar Mantar (Delhi)
d) Jantar Mantar (Ujjain)
Answer: d) Jantar Mantar (Ujjain)
74. Akbar's famous military general, Khan Zaman I, was instrumental in suppressing rebellions in which region?
a) Punjab
b) Bengal
c) Deccan
d) Sindh
Answer: b) Bengal
75. Akbar's famous architectural masterpiece, the Buland Darwaza, is located in which city?
a) Agra
b) Delhi
c) Jaipur
d) Fatehpur Sikri
Answer: d) Fatehpur Sikri
76. Akbar's famous queen, Mariam-uz-Zamani, was the mother of which Mughal Emperor?
a) Jahangir
b) Aurangzeb
c) Shah Jahan
d) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer: a) Jahangir
77. Akbar's famous minister, Raja Todar Mal, was known for his expertise in which field?
a) Literature
b) Music
c) Economics
d) Architecture
Answer: c) Economics
78. Akbar's famous musician, Tansen, was a master of which musical style?
a) Hindustani classical
b) Carnatic classical
c) Qawwali
d) Ghazal
Answer: a) Hindustani classical
79. Akbar's famous city, Fatehpur Sikri, is known for its architectural marvel called:
a) Diwan-i-Khas
b) Panch Mahal
c) Buland Darwaza
d) Jodha Bai's Palace
Answer: c) Buland Darwaza
80. Akbar's famous minister, Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana, was a renowned:
a) Poet
b) General
c) Scholar
d) Diplomat
Answer: a) Poet
81. Akbar's famous queen, Nur Jahan, was known for her patronage of which art form?
a) Miniature painting
b) Calligraphy
c) Mughal architecture
d) Jewelry making
Answer: a) Miniature painting
82. Akbar's famous queen, Jodha Bai, belonged to which Rajput kingdom?
a) Mewar (Chittorgarh)
b) Marwar (Jodhpur)
c) Amber (Jaipur)
d) Bundi
Answer: c) Amber (Jaipur)
83. Akbar's famous minister, Birbal, was known for his wit and intelligence. What was his original name?
a) Raja Todar Mal
b) Tansen
c) Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana
d) Mahesh Das
Answer: d) Mahesh Das
84. Akbar's famous court musician, Tansen, was an expert in which musical instrument?
a) Sitar
b) Tabla
c) Veena
d) Sarod
Answer: a) Sitar
85. Akbar's famous city, Fatehpur Sikri, was named after:
a) His favorite queen
b) A sacred saint
c) His son
d) A historic battle
Answer: b) A sacred saint
86. Akbar's famous queen, Mariam-uz-Zamani, was also known by which other name?
a) Anarkali
b) Jodha Bai
c) Nur Jahan
d) Mumtaz Mahal
Answer: b) Jodha Bai
87. Akbar's famous advisor, Todar Mal, played a key role in the implementation of which economic reform?
a) Land revenue system
b) Trade regulations
c) Taxation policies
d) Currency reforms
Answer: a) Land revenue system
88. Akbar's famous city, Agra, is home to which iconic Mughal monument?
a) Taj Mahal
b) Red Fort
c) Jama Masjid
d) Fatehpur Sikri
Answer: a) Taj Mahal
89. Akbar's famous queen, Nur Jahan, was known for her influence over which Mughal Emperor?
a) Jahangir
b) Aurangzeb
c) Shah Jahan
d) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer: a) Jahangir
90. Akbar's famous fort, Agra Fort, is made primarily of which material?
a) Marble
b) Sandstone
c) Limestone
d) Granite
Answer: b) Sandstone
91. Akbar's famous queen, Jodha Bai, was a member of which Rajput clan?
a) Rathore
b) Sisodia
c) Kachwaha
d) Chauhan
Answer: c) Kachwaha
92. Akbar's famous city, Fatehpur Sikri, was abandoned due to:
a) Economic decline
b) Water scarcity
c) Political unrest
d) Natural disasters
Answer: b) Water scarcity
93. Akbar's famous minister, Raja Birbal, was known for his wit and intelligence. What was his original name?
a) Mahesh Das
b) Raja Todar Mal
c) Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana
d) Man Singh
Answer: a) Mahesh Das
94. Akbar's famous military general, Raja Man Singh, led the Mughal army in several successful campaigns in which region?
a) Deccan
b) Punjab
c) Gujarat
d) Bengal
Answer: a) Deccan
95. Akbar's famous city, Fatehpur Sikri, is known for its architectural marvel called:
a) Diwan-i-Khas
b) Panch Mahal
c) Buland Darwaza
d) Jodha Bai's Palace
Answer: c) Buland Darwaza
96. Akbar's famous queen, Mariam-uz-Zamani, was the mother of which Mughal Emperor?
a) Jahangir
b) Aurangzeb
c) Shah Jahan
d) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer: a) Jahangir
97. Akbar's famous minister, Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana, was a renowned:
a) Poet
b) General
c) Scholar
d) Diplomat
Answer: a) Poet
98. Akbar's famous queen, Nur Jahan, was known for her patronage of which art form?
a) Miniature painting
b) Calligraphy
c) Mughal architecture
d) Jewelry making
Answer: d) Jewelry making
99. Akbar's famous queen, Jodha Bai, belonged to which Rajput kingdom?
a) Mewar (Chittorgarh)
b) Marwar (Jodhpur)
c) Amber (Jaipur)
d) Bundi
Answer: c) Amber (Jaipur)
100. Akbar's famous minister, Birbal, was known for his wit and intelligence. What was his original name?
a) Raja Todar Mal
b) Tansen
c) Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana
d) Mahesh Das
Answer: d) Mahesh Das
