UPSC Prelims Marathon 22 November – Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan – 2025 – Free UPSC IAS Preparation Syllabus and Materials For Aspirants

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Question No. 1

With reference to the Jagirdari System during the Mughal Empire, consider the following statements:
1.The Tankhwa Jagir was an assignment of land given to a Mansabdar to cover his salary, which was inherently transferable and not hereditary.
2.The practice of reserving centrally administered land as Paibaqi meant that these were reserved Khalisa lands set aside temporarily before being formally assigned as Jagirs.
3.The later crisis of the Jagirdari system was characterized by a massive gap between the officially assessed revenue (Jama) and the actual revenue collected (Hasil).
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 2

With reference to the development of Akbar’s religious policy, consider the following statements:
1.The concept of Sulh-i-Kul (peace to all) was conceived by Akbar after the debates held in the Ibadat Khana, which was open to all religious scholars from its inception.
2.Akbar issued the Mahzar (Infallibility Decree) in 1579 CE, granting him the authority to choose between conflicting interpretations of Islamic law, which preceded the abolition of the Jizya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

Consider the following pairs of Akbar’s “Navratnas” (Nine Jewels) and their principal domain/contribution:
NameDomain/Contribution
1. Todar MalChief Minister and Administrator of Justice (Vakil).
2. FaiziCourt Poet and Sanskrit scholar who translated the Mahabharata into Persian.
3. Abul FazlAuthor of the official history, Akbarnama, and a key political theorist.
4. TansenCourt musician whose compositions are primarily known for their influence on Sufi music.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly one pair

BOnly two pairs

COnly three pairs

DAll four pairs

Question No. 4

Which one of the following was NOT a policy or social reform initiated by Emperor Akbar?

AProhibition of forced Sati and allowing the remarriage of widows.

BLegalization of the use of interest-bearing loans (Riba) to promote trade and commerce.

CIntroduction of the practice of Jharokha Darshan as a means of connecting with the common populace.

DImplementation of the Dahsala system, which was based on the average prices of crops over a ten-year period.

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements regarding the reign of Jahangir:
1.The growing influence of the Nur Jahan Junta (which included her father Itmad-ud-daula and brother Asaf Khan) was the direct cause of the rebellion of Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan).
2.The execution of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, resulted from his open political and material support for the rebellion of Prince Khusrau, Jahangir’s eldest son.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

Consider the following pairs related to the expansionist policy of Jahangir:
Event/FigureAssociation/Outcome
1. Submission of MewarResulted in the award of the title Shah Jahan to Prince Khurram.
2. Malik AmbarAbyssinian general and Wazir of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate who defeated Mughal forces multiple times.
3. Loss of KandaharSeverely weakened Mughal prestige in Central Asia and was a major failure of Jahangir’s foreign policy.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly one pair

BOnly two pairs

CAll three pairs

DNone of the pairs

Question No. 7

With reference to early European presence at the Mughal Court, consider the following statements:
1.Captain William Hawkins was the first representative from the East India Company to visit the court of Jahangir, who secured an imperial farman to establish a factory in Surat.
2.Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a renowned French traveler and diamond merchant, visited India during the reign of Shah Jahan and provided valuable accounts of the Mughal court and infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 8

Match the following terms related to the life and reign of Jahangir:
Term/FigureAssociation/Feature
1. Tuzuk-i-JahangiriJahangir’s official autobiography, originally written in Persian.
2. Zanjir-i-AdlA golden chain connected to a bell installed at the Agra Fort for petitioners seeking justice.
3. Ustad MansurFamous court artist who excelled in the realistic depiction of portraits and historical scenes.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly one pair

BOnly two pairs

CAll three pairs

DNone of the pairs

Question No. 9

With reference to Shah Jahan’s successful Deccan policy, consider the following statements:
1.Shah Jahan’s primary achievement was the decisive annexation of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in 1633 CE, eliminating the buffer state between the Mughals and the southern sultanates.
2.The submission of Ahmadnagar was significantly aided by the Mughal’s diplomatic success in convincing Shahji Bhonsle, father of Shivaji, to join Mughal service as a Mansabdar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 10

With reference to the Treaties of 1636 signed by Shah Jahan with the Deccan Sultanates, consider the following:
1.The treaty with Bijapur formally settled the boundaries of the respective empires, leading to a long period of peace between the Adil Shahis and the Mughals.
2.The treaty with Golconda (Qutb Shahis) included the key term that the Sultan must cease mentioning the name of the Persian Shah in the Friday Khutba (sermon) and accept the Mughal Emperor as his political overlord.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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