Hisorty of Pakistan & India MCQs with Answers and Explanations

Among the following, who was the first to accept Akbar's "Deen-e-Ilahi"?

A. Tansen
B. Birbal
C. Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak
D. Raja Todar Mal

Explanation:
Birbal was among the earliest and most prominent acceptors.

The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between ____.

A. Akbar and Hemu
B. Afghans and Marhattas
C. Babar and Ibrahim Lodhi
D. None of these

Explanation:
Akbar's forces (led by Bairam Khan) defeated Hemu in 1556.

Akbar was ____ years old when he was crowned Emperor.

A. 12
B. 11
C. 10
D. 13

Explanation:
He was 13 years old when he ascended the throne in 1556.

Rohtas Fort was built during the rule of ____.

A. Babar
B. Humayun
C. Sher Shah Suri
D. None of these

Explanation:
Sher Shah Suri constructed Rohtas Fort in present-day Pakistan.

Who among the following is regarded as an efficient administrator in medieval India?

A. Akbar
B. Sher Shah Suri
C. Balban
D. Shah Jahan

Explanation:
Sher Shah Suri is famous for administrative reforms, including the Grand Trunk Road and the land revenue system.

Which among the following books was authored by a lady of the Mughal Royal House?

A. Babar Namah
B. Akbar Namah
C. Humayun Namah
D. Badshah Namah

Explanation:
Gulbadan Begum wrote Humayun-nama.

Sher Shah Suri ousted Emperor Humayun. How many years did Humayun live in exile?

A. 8 Years
B. 12 Years
C. 15 Years
D. 17 Years

Explanation:
Humayun was in exile for about 15 years (1540–1555).

Dars-e-Nizamia was established during the reign of ____.

A. Babar
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. None of these

Explanation:
The Dars-e-Nizami curriculum was formalized later, but its roots trace to medieval times; the document attributes it to the Akbar era in some contexts.

Battle of Kanauj in 1540 was fought between ____.

A. Sher Shah Suri and Humayun
B. Sher Shah Suri and Miwat
C. Sher Shah Suri and Hindal
D. None of these

Explanation:
Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun at the Battle of Kannauj (Bilgram).

The other name of Baburnama is ____.

A. Tuzk-e-Babri
B. Waqa-e-Babari
C. Both A & B
D. None of these

Explanation:
It is also known as Tuzk-e-Babri or Waqiat-e-Babari.