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MCQs on Mughal Empire for SSC CGL, CHSL, Railways, Attempt Now

Aadib Nagori

MCQ on Mughal Empire: The Mughal Empire is a major topic in Indian History and frequently appears in the General Awareness section of exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, Banking, and Railways. To help aspirants with their preparation, here we’ve shared important multiple-choice questions on the Mughal Empire that are useful for scoring better in upcoming competitive exams.

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Going through these points will help you recall important facts about the Mughal Empire before your SSC or Railway exams:

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Mughal Empire MCQs

Practice carefully selected Mughal Empire MCQs that reflect the type of questions asked in SSC exams like CGL, CHSL, and MTS. These questions will help you revise key historical facts, improve accuracy, and boost your score in the General Awareness section of upcoming government exams.

Q1) Babur was born in which year?
a) 1483
b) 1494
c) 1475
d) 1504
Answer: a) 1483

Q2) Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
a) Humayun
b) Akbar
c) Babur
d) Sher Shah
Answer: c) Babur

Q3) Babur defeated which ruler in the First Battle of Panipat?
a) Rana Sanga
b) Sher Shah
c) Ibrahim Lodhi
d) Bahadur Shah
Answer: c) Ibrahim Lodhi

Q4) Which battle established Mughal rule in India?
a) Battle of Talikota
b) Battle of Khanwa
c) First Battle of Panipat
d) Second Battle of Panipat
Answer: c) First Battle of Panipat

Q5) Who succeeded Babur to the Mughal throne?
a) Humayun
b) Akbar
c) Jahangir
d) Sher Shah
Answer: a) Humayun

Q6) Akbar was crowned at which place?
a) Agra
b) Kalanaur
c) Lahore
d) Fatehpur Sikri
Answer: b) Kalanaur

Q7) Who introduced Din-i-Ilahi?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Humayun
Answer: a) Akbar

Q8) Which Hindu courtier accepted Din-i-Ilahi?
a) Raja Man Singh
b) Todarmal
c) Birbal
d) Tansen
Answer: c) Birbal

Q9) Who defeated Humayun and occupied the throne of Delhi?
a) Ibrahim Lodhi
b) Babur
c) Sher Shah Suri
d) Hemu
Answer: c) Sher Shah Suri

Q10) The Navratnas were in whose court?
a) Babur
b) Akbar
c) Jahangir
d) Shah Jahan
Answer: b) Akbar

Q11) What was the capital built by Akbar in 1571?
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Fatehpur Sikri
d) Lahore
Answer: c) Fatehpur Sikri

Q12) The title of ‘Zinda Pir’ (Living Saint) was given to which Mughal ruler?
a) Aurangzeb
b) Akbar
c) Shah Jahan
d) Babur
Answer: a) Aurangzeb

Q13) The Mughal emperor who banned music and dancing at court was?
a) Jahangir
b) Aurangzeb
c) Akbar
d) Babur
Answer: b) Aurangzeb

Q14) Who translated the Bhagavad Gita into Persian?
a) Akbar
b) Dara Shikoh
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: b) Dara Shikoh

Q15) Which Mughal ruler is known for building the Taj Mahal?
a) Jahangir
b) Akbar
c) Shah Jahan
d) Humayun
Answer: c) Shah Jahan

Q16) Who was the father of Aurangzeb?
a) Jahangir
b) Babur
c) Shah Jahan
d) Akbar
Answer: c) Shah Jahan

Q17) The Peacock Throne was built during the reign of?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Aurangzeb
d) Shah Jahan
Answer: d) Shah Jahan

Q18) Which Mughal emperor ruled for the longest period?
a) Babur
b) Akbar
c) Aurangzeb
d) Humayun
Answer: c) Aurangzeb

Q19) Who was the last powerful Mughal emperor?
a) Bahadur Shah Zafar
b) Akbar
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: d) Aurangzeb

Q20) Red Fort in Delhi was constructed by?
a) Akbar
b) Humayun
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: c) Shah Jahan

Q21) In which year did the First Battle of Panipat take place?
a) 1556
b) 1526
c) 1605
d) 1519
Answer: b) 1526

Q22) Which Mughal emperor introduced Mansabdari system?
a) Humayun
b) Akbar
c) Shah Jahan
d) Jahangir
Answer: b) Akbar

Q23) Who was the mother of Shah Jahan?
a) Mariam-uz-Zamani
b) Jodhabai
c) Jagat Gosain
d) Hamida Banu
Answer: c) Jagat Gosain

Q24) The Mughal ruler known for his justice and strict policies was?
a) Babur
b) Aurangzeb
c) Akbar
d) Humayun
Answer: b) Aurangzeb

Q25) During whose reign did the English East India Company set up its first factory in India?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: b) Jahangir

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Q26) The Mughal emperor who built Jama Masjid in Delhi?
a) Shah Jahan
b) Akbar
c) Jahangir
d) Babur
Answer: a) Shah Jahan

Q27) What was the original name of Nur Jahan?
a) Arjumand Banu
b) Mehr-un-Nissa
c) Jahanara Begum
d) Roshanara Begum
Answer: b) Mehr-un-Nissa

Q28) Which Mughal emperor’s reign marked the maximum territorial expansion of the Empire?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: d) Aurangzeb

Q29) Who wrote the autobiography ‘Baburnama’?
a) Humayun
b) Babur
c) Akbar
d) Shah Jahan
Answer: b) Babur

Q30) Which Mughal emperor lost the Battle of Samugarh?
a) Dara Shikoh
b) Shah Jahan
c) Aurangzeb
d) Humayun
Answer: a) Dara Shikoh

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FAQs

Q1. Why are Mughal Empire questions important in SSC exams?

Ans. The Mughal Empire is a highly recurring topic in the General Awareness section of SSC exams like CGL, CHSL, MTS, and others. It covers important historical events, rulers, battles, and cultural developments.

Q2. Which battle marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India?

Ans. The First Battle of Panipat (1526), where Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi, started Mughal rule in India.

Q3. How many Mughal-related questions are expected in SSC CGL Tier 1?

Ans. Usually, 1–3 questions from the Mughal Empire appear in SSC CGL Tier 1 based on past year trends.

Q4. Who built the Taj Mahal and why?

Ans. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Mughal architecture.

Q5. How to revise Mughal History before SSC CGL?

Ans. Use Oliveboard’s GK Notes, chapter-wise tests, and quick revision MCQs to review key facts about Mughal rulers, battles, policies, and monuments.