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G. Answer in one word or phrase :
1. Who founded the Mughal empire in India?

2. What is the first true autobiography by a Muslim ruler? Who wrote it?
3. Who built many roads in India?
4. Who is considered to be the greatest Mughal emperor in India?
5. Who is known as the engineer king?
6. Who is better called zinda pir?

H. Answer the questions in brief :
1. How was Babur able to defeat the larger army of Ibrahim Lodi?
2. Who was Sher Shah Suri? What type of military administration had he?

3. What is Jahangir famous for?
4. Who was Nur Jahan? How did she become a powerful woman?
5. From what policy did Aurangzeb deviate? What was its consequence?
6. Who were Later Mughals? How did the Mughal empire come to an end?

I. Answer the questions in detail :
1. Describe briefly the main accounts of Sher Shah’s administration.
2. How can you say that the battle of Haldighati was one of the bloodiest in history?

3. Who was Akbar? How did Akbar win over the Rajputs?
4. Who was Babur? How did he become the ruler of Delhi and Agra?
5. What is a war of succession? What was unique about the war of succession during the lifetime of
Shah Jahan?
6. How did Aurangzeb ascend the throne? Write down his achievements as well as few significant
policies.

1. How can you say that Aurangzeb was an orthodox Muslim?
2. Why were wars of succession common during the Mughal period?

Shah Burj
Also known as the Musamman Burj, the Shah Burj is an elaborate octagonal tower
located near the Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audience) in Agra Fort. The Shah Burj
was commissioned by Shah Jahan for his cherished wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Shah
Burj looks out over the Taj Mahal and is considered to be the best spot for viewing
the monument.

The Mughal Emperors
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