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Hisorty of Pakistan & India MCQs

Dars-e-Nizami was launched in whose era?

  • A. Jahangir
  • B. Tughlaq
  • C. Babar
  • D. Aurangzeb
Explanation:
The Dars-e-Nizami curriculum gained prominence under Aurangzeb's orthodox reign.

Deen-e-Ilahi was abolished by which Mughal King?

  • A. Akbar
  • B. Shah Jahan
  • C. Jahangir
  • D. Aurangzeb
Explanation:
Aurangzeb reversed many of Akbar's liberal policies, including aspects of Din-i-Ilahi.

Who was the emperor from 1658 to 1707?

  • A. Aurangzeb
  • B. Shah Jahan
  • C. Humayun
  • D. Akbar
Explanation:
Aurangzeb (Alamgir) ruled from 1658 to 1707.

Masjid Wazir Khan was made in which century?

  • A. 16th
  • B. 17th
  • C. 19th
  • D. 20th
Explanation:
Wazir Khan Mosque was built in the 17th century (1634–1635) during Shah Jahan's reign.

How many years did Shah Jahan live as a captive?

  • A. Seven
  • B. Eight
  • C. Nine
  • D. Ten
Explanation:
Shah Jahan was imprisoned by Aurangzeb for about eight years (1658–1666).

The famous Moti Masjid located in ____.

  • A. Lahore
  • B. Multan
  • C. Thatta
  • D. Bhera
Explanation:
The Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) is inside the Lahore Fort.

The historic garden of Lahore "Shalimar Bagh" was built by ____.

  • A. Akbar
  • B. Jahangir
  • C. Shah Jahan
  • D. Mughal
Explanation:
Shah Jahan built the Shalimar Gardens in Lahore.

When was Shalimar Garden established?

  • A. 1642
  • B. 1700
  • C. 1672
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Shalimar Garden in Lahore was laid out by Shah Jahan in 1641–1642.

The modern name of Shahjahanabad is ____.

  • A. Fatehpur Sikri
  • B. Agra
  • C. Purani Dilli
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Shahjahanabad is the old name for the walled city of Delhi (Purani Dilli).

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its construction spanned 22 years. When was the project commenced?

  • A. 1622
  • B. 1632
  • C. 1642
  • D. 1652
Explanation:
Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632.