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Question

Name the monument constructed by Akbar in 1575 to celebrate his victory over Gujarat.

The correct answer is

Buland Darwaja

Explanation:

The monument built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1575 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat is the Buland Darwaza.

ЁЯПЫя╕П Buland Darwaza:

  • Located at Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh, India)
  • Built in 1575тАУ1576
  • Commemorates AkbarтАЩs victory over Gujarat (Gujarat campaign of 1572)
  • It is one of the tallest gateway structures in the world
  • Built in Mughal architectural style with Persian influences

ЁЯУМ Significance:

  • Symbol of Mughal military success and imperial power
  • Marks AkbarтАЩs glorious expansion of the empire
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Important Questions from Mughal empire

  1. During Shahjahan's rule, how many mansabdars out of 8000 were higher ranking mansabdars who received 61.5% of the total estimated revenue of the empire as salaries for themselves and their troopers?
  2. Who was the Mughal ruler to have been accompanied by the artists Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad from Iran to Delhi?
  3. Consider the following pairs : 

    1. Basawan : Akbar 

    2. Mir Saiyid Ali : Humayun 

    3. Daswant : Jahangir 

    How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  4. Babar, the first Mughal ruler, was related to two of the biggest conquerors of the medieval world. If he was related to the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan on his maternal side, who was he related to from his paternal side?

  5. Which of the following statements are correct about Mansabdari system?

    A. Akbar established the ranks mansabdars from dahbashi to Dah-Hazari.
    B. During Aurangzeb's reign there were at least fifty-one Panch - Hazaris
    C. Mansabdars could be appointed on the advice of the royal princes or influential nobles.
    D. Mashrut was the punishment posting that was given to a mansabdar.
    E. Stephen Blake described mansabdars as 'Lal Purdahris'.

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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