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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Jahangir gave Ustad Mansur the title:
A. Nadir-ul-Asr
B. Khan-i-Khanan
C. Zafar Khan
D. Itimad-ud-Daulah
Correct Answer: A
Ustad Mansur was honoured as Nadir-ul-Asr, meaning Wonder of the Age.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Which painter was famous for detailed studies of birds and animals under Jahangir?
A. Ustad Mansur
B. Bihzad
C. Daswanth
D. Basawan
Correct Answer: A
Ustad Mansur produced celebrated natural-history paintings for Jahangir.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Jahangir's reign is especially famous for excellence in:
A. Mughal miniature painting and natural history studies
B. Temple architecture only
C. Naval shipbuilding
D. European-style opera
Correct Answer: A
Mughal painting reached exceptional refinement and naturalism during Jahangir's reign.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
The East India Company's important factory at Surat was established during Jahangir's reign in:
A. 1600
B. 1608
C. 1613
D. 1627
Correct Answer: C
The Company established its Surat factory in 1613 after gaining Mughal permission.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Sir Thomas Roe represented which English king?
A. Henry VIII
B. Elizabeth I
C. James I
D. Charles II
Correct Answer: C
Roe was sent by King James I to seek secure trading privileges for the East India Company.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Sir Thomas Roe arrived at Jahangir's court in:
A. 1608
B. 1612
C. 1615
D. 1620
Correct Answer: C
Sir Thomas Roe served as English ambassador at Jahangir's court from 1615 to 1619.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Which English representative reached Jahangir's court before Sir Thomas Roe?
A. William Hawkins
B. Robert Clive
C. Gerald Aungier
D. Eyre Coote
Correct Answer: A
Captain William Hawkins visited Jahangir's court seeking commercial privileges.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Malik Ambar was primarily associated with the state of:
A. Bijapur
B. Ahmadnagar
C. Golconda
D. Berar
Correct Answer: B
Malik Ambar served the Nizam Shahi kingdom of Ahmadnagar.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Which Deccan leader repeatedly resisted Mughal expansion during Jahangir's reign?
A. Malik Ambar
B. Shivaji
C. Tipu Sultan
D. Baji Rao I
Correct Answer: A
Malik Ambar led Ahmadnagar's resistance and used mobile warfare against Mughal armies.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
The ruler of Mewar was permitted to avoid personal attendance at the Mughal court under the settlement with:
A. Jahangir
B. Babur
C. Humayun
D. Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: A
The settlement preserved Mewar's dignity by not requiring Rana Amar Singh to attend the court personally.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Which prince received major credit for the Mughal settlement with Mewar?
A. Khusrau
B. Khurram
C. Shahryar
D. Parvez
Correct Answer: B
Prince Khurram's campaign compelled Mewar to negotiate, increasing his prestige.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
The Mughal-Mewar settlement was concluded in:
A. 1608
B. 1611
C. 1615
D. 1620
Correct Answer: C
The Mewar settlement was reached in 1615 after campaigns led by Prince Khurram.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
The long Mughal conflict with Mewar was settled during Jahangir's reign with:
A. Rana Sanga
B. Rana Amar Singh I
C. Rana Pratap
D. Rana Raj Singh
Correct Answer: B
Rana Amar Singh I accepted a settlement with Jahangir in 1615.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
The Persian ruler who captured Kandahar during Jahangir's reign was:
A. Shah Abbas I
B. Nadir Shah
C. Shah Abbas II
D. Tahmasp I
Correct Answer: A
Safavid ruler Shah Abbas I seized Kandahar in 1622.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Which strategically important city was lost to Safavid Persia in 1622?
A. Kabul
B. Kandahar
C. Lahore
D. Multan
Correct Answer: B
Shah Abbas I of Persia captured Kandahar from the Mughals in 1622.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Prince Khurram, who later became Shah Jahan, rebelled against Jahangir mainly during:
A. 1606-1607
B. 1611-1612
C. 1622-1625
D. 1626-1627
Correct Answer: C
Prince Khurram rebelled during the 1620s amid succession and court faction disputes.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Who played a major role in freeing Jahangir from Mahabat Khan's control?
A. Mumtaz Mahal
B. Nur Jahan
C. Jahanara Begum
D. Roshanara Begum
Correct Answer: B
Nur Jahan used diplomacy and political skill to regain control from Mahabat Khan.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Mahabat Khan's rebellion occurred near the River:
A. Ganges
B. Jhelum
C. Narmada
D. Godavari
Correct Answer: B
Mahabat Khan seized the emperor while the imperial camp was crossing or near the Jhelum.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
Which Mughal general temporarily captured Jahangir in 1626?
A. Mahabat Khan
B. Khan Jahan Lodi
C. Raja Man Singh
D. Mir Jumla
Correct Answer: A
Mahabat Khan seized Jahangir in a dramatic rebellion in 1626.
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1605-1627 - Mughal Empire - Jahangir
The political group built around Nur Jahan, her father and her brother is often called the:
A. Turani Party
B. Nur Jahan Junta
C. Deccan League
D. Mughal Confederacy
Correct Answer: B
Historians often use the term Nur Jahan Junta for the powerful family-based court faction.