21. The first major battle of the Mughal war of succession between Aurangzeb and Murad vs Dara Shikoh was ___________.
Correct Answer: A. Battle of Dharmat
Explanation: The Battle of Dharmat (April 1658) was the first major confrontation between Aurangzeb–Murad and Dara Shikoh.
22. The second major battle of the war of succession between Aurangzeb and Murad vs Dara Shikoh was ________.
Correct Answer: C. Battle of Samugarh
Explanation: The Battle of Samugarh (May 1658) was the decisive second battle that established Aurangzeb’s supremacy.
23. The Battle of Khajwa was fought in the year ______.
Correct Answer: B. 1659
Explanation: The Battle of Khajwa took place in 1659 between Aurangzeb and Shah Shuja.
24. The Battle of Khajwa was fought between _______.
Correct Answer: D. Aurangzeb and Shah Shuja
Explanation: Aurangzeb defeated Shah Shuja in the Battle of Khajwa (1659), further securing his claims.
25. What happened to Shah Shuja after losing the Battle of Khajwa?
Correct Answer: D. He fled to Burma
Explanation: After his defeat, Shah Shuja fled to Arakan (Burma), where he later disappeared or was killed.
26. Which economic milestone was achieved during Aurangzeb’s reign?
Correct Answer: A. Became the world’s largest economy
Explanation: India under Aurangzeb became the world’s largest economy, surpassing China in GDP and global trade contributions.
27. Which Islamic tax was reintroduced by Aurangzeb in 1679?
Correct Answer: B. Jizya
Explanation: Aurangzeb reimposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslims in 1679 as part of his orthodox policies.
28. Who imposed Fatawa-e-Alamgiri?
Correct Answer: B. Aurangzeb
Explanation: Fatawa-e-Alamgiri was a comprehensive Hanafi legal code compiled under Aurangzeb to guide Islamic judicial practice.
29. What was Fatawa-e-Alamgiri?
Correct Answer: C. A comprehensive Islamic legal code
Explanation: Fatawa-e-Alamgiri was an authoritative compilation of Hanafi law commissioned by Aurangzeb.
30. Aurangzeb restricted _____ practice beginning in the 1660s.
Correct Answer: B. Sati
Explanation: Aurangzeb restricted the practice of Sati beginning in the 1660s.
31. Which Sikh Guru was executed by Aurangzeb in 1675?
Correct Answer: A. Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation: Aurangzeb executed Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh Guru, for resisting forced conversions of Hindus in Kashmir.
32. Guru Tegh Bahadur was accused of _______.
Correct Answer: B. Blasphemy
Explanation: Aurangzeb’s court charged Guru Tegh Bahadur with blasphemy, which led to his execution.
33. Which mosque did Aurangzeb build in Lahore in 1673?
Correct Answer: C. Badshahi Mosque
Explanation: The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, constructed in 1673, is one of the largest mosques of the Mughal Empire.
34. Aurangzeb built Bibi Ka Makbara in _______.
Correct Answer: C. Aurangabad
Explanation: Bibi Ka Makbara was built in Aurangabad as a mausoleum for Aurangzeb’s wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani.
35. Bibi Ka Makbara was built for _______.
Correct Answer: C. His wife Rabia Durrani
Explanation: Aurangzeb built Bibi Ka Makbara in memory of his wife Rabia Durrani.
36. Which mosque did Aurangzeb build inside the Red Fort, Delhi?
Correct Answer: D. Moti Masjid
Explanation: Aurangzeb built the Moti Masjid (“Pearl Mosque”) inside the Red Fort for private use.
37. Aurangzeb added _____ (massive gate) to Lahore Fort.
Correct Answer: A. Alamgiri Gate
Explanation: Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir constructed the grand Alamgiri Gate at Lahore Fort, showcasing Mughal military architecture.
38. Aurangzeb built _______ Mosque in Uttar Pradesh.
Correct Answer: B. Gyanvapi Mosque
Explanation: Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir built the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
39. Who built Zeenat-ul-Masjid in Delhi?
Correct Answer: B. Zeenat-un-Nissa Begum
Explanation: Zeenat-ul-Masjid was commissioned by Zeenat-un-Nissa Begum, Aurangzeb’s second daughter.
40. Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir was a patron of ______.
Correct Answer: C. Islamic calligraphy
Explanation: Aurangzeb strongly patronized Islamic calligraphy, commissioning works for mosques and manuscripts.
41. Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir died on _______.
Correct Answer: A. 3 March 1707
Explanation: Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir passed away on 3 March 1707 at Ahmednagar, ending the longest Mughal reign.
42. Who became the Mughal emperor after Aurangzeb?
Correct Answer: A. Bahadur Shah I
Explanation: Bahadur Shah I, Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir’s son, succeeded him as the Mughal emperor in 1707.