Selected MCQ

Current Question
Which Mughal Emperor strengthened the East India Company?
  • A. Shah Jahan
  • B. Akbar
  • C. Jahangir
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Jahangir granted trading privileges (farman) to the English East India Company.
Related Question 1
The East India Company established its first factory in ____.
  • A. Mumbai
  • B. Kolkata
  • C. Chennai
  • D. Surat
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The first factory was at Surat in 1612–1613.
Related Question 2
In which Mughal Emperor's era did Ahmad Shah Abdali face his first defeat?
  • A. Jahangir
  • B. Shah Jahan
  • C. Ahmad Shah Bahadur
  • D. Alamgir II
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Ahmad Shah Bahadur was the Mughal emperor during some of Abdali's campaigns.
Related Question 3
Name the Mughal Emperors who left a legacy of magnificent mosques, palaces, forts and gardens embellished with luxurious and delicate decorations?
  • A. Jahangir
  • B. Shah Jahan
  • C. Aurangzeb
  • D. Humayun
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Shah Jahan is renowned for grand monuments like the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.
Related Question 4
Where is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir?
  • A. Sheikhupura
  • B. Lahore
  • C. Multan
  • D. Bahawalpur
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Jahangir's tomb is in Shahdara, Lahore.
Related Question 5
What was the original name of Mughal Emperor Jahangir?
  • A. Akbar
  • B. Salim
  • C. Shah Jahan
  • D. Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Jahangir was born as Prince Salim (Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim).