Sources of Medieval Indian History – UGC NET History – Practice Questions

Literature Sources

1. During the Mughal period, a new class of historiography known as ‘namah’ emerged primarily under the influence of:
A. Arabic
B. Turkish
C. Persian
D. Sanskrit

2. Who introduced the practice of commissioning officials to write the history of the empire with access to state records?
A. Babur
B. Humayun
C. Jahangir
D. Akbar

3. Assertion (A): Mughal historians developed a systematic philosophy of history.
Reason (R): They emphasized political events more than social and cultural lessons.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

4. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

5. Mughal historiography differed from Sultanate historiography mainly in terms of:
A. Social status and class of historians
B. Outlook and style
C. Approach toward history
D. All of the above

6. A major feature of Mughal historiography was the:
A. Complete rejection of religion
B. Dominance of mythology
C. Secularization of history
D. Decline of political writing

7. Assertion (A): Mughal historians paid detailed attention to social and religious life.
Reason (R): Their writings mainly concentrated on political history.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

8. Baburnama was originally written in:
A. Persian
B. Arabic
C. Sanskrit
D. Chagatai Turkic

9. Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur was the founder of the:
A. Delhi Sultanate
B. Maratha Empire
C. Mughal Empire
D. Sur Empire

10. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

11. Babur referred to Chagatai language as:
A. Persian
B. Turk (Turkic)
C. Arabic
D. Hindavi

12. Baburnama was translated into Persian by:
A. Abul Fazl
B. Badauni
C. Abdul Rahim
D. Faizi

13. Assertion (A): Baburnama covers Babur’s entire life in detail.
Reason (R): There are gaps covering many years of Babur’s life.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

14. Baburnama covers only about ______ years of Babur’s life.
A. 10
B. 25
C. 30
D. 18

15. Which of the following subjects are discussed in Baburnama?
A. Climate and vegetation
B. Trade and industry
C. Social and political conditions
D. All of the above

16. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

17. Babur described India as:
A. Poor and barren
B. Politically united
C. A remarkably fine country
D. Militarily weak only

18. According to Babur, India possessed abundance of:
A. Iron and copper only
B. Silk alone
C. Horses and elephants only
D. Gold and silver

19. Assertion (A): Babur praised India’s economic prosperity.
Reason (R): He noted abundance and cheap availability of commodities.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

20. According to Babur, India at the time of his invasion was politically divided into:
A. One empire only
B. Two major states only
C. Several small kingdoms
D. Tribal republics only

21. Babur observed that Delhi ruled:
A. Bengal only
B. Punjab only
C. Most of Hindustan
D. Entire Deccan

22. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

23. Prof. Lane-Poole praised Babur mainly for his:
A. Military skill
B. Religious devotion
C. Honesty and competence as chronicler
D. Architectural achievements

24. Prof. Elliot described Babur’s memoirs as:
A. Poorly written fiction
B. Religious treatise
C. Political propaganda
D. One of the best autobiographies

25. Assertion (A): Babur’s memoirs are entirely objective.
Reason (R): His opinions and sentiments often color his observations.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

26. Babur combined chronology with:
A. Theology
B. Military science
C. Geography
D. Diplomacy

27. Babur’s memoirs are considered priceless mainly because of their:
A. Religious content
B. Artistic illustrations
C. Historical significance
D. Legal rules

28. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

29. Ain-i-Akbari was written by:
A. Badauni
B. Jahangir
C. Abul Fazl
D. Nizamuddin Ahmad

30. Ain-i-Akbari is the ______ volume of Akbarnama.
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth

31. Assertion (A): Ain-i-Akbari is an independent work unrelated to Akbarnama.
Reason (R): It forms the third volume of Akbarnama and contains administrative details of Akbar’s empire.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

32. Abul Fazl belonged to a:
A. Rajput family
B. Turani family
C. Persian noble family
D. Hijazi Arab family

33. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

34. Abul Fazl was introduced to Akbar’s court in:
A. 1556
B. 1562
C. 1573
D. 1602

35. Which position did Abul Fazl eventually rise to?
A. Chief Qazi
B. Commander of Cavalry
C. Provincial Governor
D. Prime Minister

36. Assertion (A): Abul Fazl was only a historian.
Reason (R): He also served as a diplomat, military general, and statesman.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

37. The two major works of Abul Fazl are:
A. Tuzuk-i-Babri and Ain-i-Akbari
B. Akbarnama and Muntakhab-ul-Lubab
C. Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari
D. Humayunnama and Ain-i-Akbari

38. Akbarnama was written at the command of:
A. Humayun
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Akbar

39. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

40. For compiling Akbarnama, Abul Fazl relied on:
A. State records
B. Narratives of contemporaries
C. Interviews with officials and noble families
D. All of the above

41. Abul Fazl devoted approximately how many years to complete Akbarnama?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Ten

42. Assertion (A): Akbarnama was completed in 1596.
Reason (R): Abul Fazl spent several years compiling state records and interviews.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

43. The first volume of Akbarnama traces the history of:
A. Akbar’s childhood
B. Delhi Sultanate
C. House of Timur till Humayun’s death
D. Jahangir’s reign

44. The second volume of Akbarnama covers Akbar’s reign from:
A. 1526–1556
B. 1556–1604
C. 1573–1605
D. 1605–1627

45. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

46. Prof. V.A. Smith criticized Akbarnama mainly for:
A. Lack of facts
B. Religious bias only
C. Tedious rhetoric and flattery of Akbar
D. Poor chronology

47. Despite its flaws, Akbarnama is regarded as:
A. Mythological literature
B. Political propaganda only
C. Foundation for the history of Akbar’s reign
D. Fictional account

48. Assertion (A): Ain-i-Akbari is considered an insignificant source for Mughal history.
Reason (R): It contains extensive details about institutions, revenue, and society.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

49. According to Prof. Luniya, Ain-i-Akbari is:
A. A religious scripture
B. A military manual
C. A mine of information
D. A poetic composition

50. Ain-i-Akbari consists of:
A. Two books
B. Three books
C. Four books
D. Five books

51. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

52. Which Hindu scripture was translated by Abul Fazl?
A. Ramayana
B. Mahabharata
C. Vedas
D. Gita

53. Mikhtabat-i-Abul Fazl is:
A. Revenue register
B. Military report
C. Collection of official letters
D. Biography of Akbar

54. Assertion (A): Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri is the autobiography of Jahangir.
Reason (R): It was written in Persian following Babur’s memoir tradition.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

55. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri is also known as:
A. Jahangirnama
B. Tuzuk Jahangiri
C. Memoirs of Jahangir
D. All of the above

56. Jahangir expanded memoir writing tradition by including:
A. Reflections on art
B. Political thoughts
C. Family details
D. All of the above

57. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

58. Jahangir stopped writing his memoirs in the ______ year of his reign.
A. Fifth
B. Tenth
C. Seventeenth
D. Nineteenth

59. The memoirs were continued till the nineteenth year by:
A. Abul Fazl
B. Muhammad Hadi
C. Mutamad Khan
D. Abdul Rahim

60. The first printed version of Jahangirnama was published in:
A. Delhi, 1857
B. Agra, 1860
C. Gazipur (1863) and Aligarh (1864)
D. Lahore, 1870

61. Assertion (A): Jahangir’s memoirs provide insight into his royal ideology.
Reason (R): They contain his opinions on political, religious, and social matters.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

62. Jahangir’s regulations for jagirdars included:
A. Maintaining troops
B. Meeting town needs
C. Seeking imperial approval for local marriages
D. All of the above

63. Jahangir tried to prevent corruption among jagirdars by requiring them to fund:
A. Hospitals and infirmaries
B. Religious buildings
C. Public welfare measures
D. All of the above

64. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

65. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri is an important source because it records:
A. Rebellions and wars
B. Conquests and regulations
C. Jahangir’s daily life
D. All of the above

66. Which feature of Jahangir’s memoirs is considered especially outstanding?
A. Religious sermons
B. Poetry
C. Frankness and honesty
D. Military maps

67. Assertion (A): Jahangir openly admitted involvement in the murder of Abul Fazl.
Reason (R): His memoirs are marked by unusual frankness.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

68. Which major event of Jahangir’s life is notably absent from Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri?
A. Accession to throne
B. War with Mewar
C. Marriage to Nur Jahan
D. Revolt of Khusrau

69. Kafi Khan belonged to a respectable family of:
A. Agra
B. Lahore
C. Jaunpur
D. Delhi

70. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

71. During Farrukh Siyar’s reign, Kafi Khan was appointed Diwan by:
A. Sayyid Brothers
B. Muhammad Shah
C. Nizam-ul-Mulk
D. Zulfiqar Khan

72. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab begins with:
A. Akbar’s accession
B. Humayun’s exile
C. Aurangzeb’s reign
D. Babur’s incursion

73. Assertion (A): Aurangzeb encouraged official recording of historical events.
Reason (R): He prohibited the recording of events during his reign.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

74. Kafi Khan published his historical work:
A. During Aurangzeb’s life
B. During Akbar’s reign
C. Before writing it
D. After Aurangzeb’s death

75. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab is particularly valuable for the study of:
A. Babur’s rule only
B. Akbar’s administration only
C. Aurangzeb’s reign
D. Delhi Sultanate only

76. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

77. Kafi Khan’s bias in historical writing arose mainly because he was:
A. Sunni Turani
B. Rajput historian
C. Shia historian
D. European traveler

78. Kafi Khan showed prejudice against:
A. Iranis
B. Rajputs
C. Afghans
D. Turani nobles

79. Assertion (A): Kafi Khan praised all Turani nobles equally.
Reason (R): He made an exception for Nizam-ul-Mulk.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

80. Because of his admiration for Nizam-ul-Mulk, Kafi Khan was sometimes nicknamed:
A. Tarikh-i-Khan
B. Aurangzebi
C. Shahnamchi
D. Nizam-ul-Mulki

81. Kafi Khan emphasized that historians should rise above:
A. Wealth and prestige
B. Religion and politics
C. Hope of reward and fear of harm
D. Kings and nobles

82. According to Kafi Khan, manipulation of historical writing became prominent during:
A. Akbar’s reign
B. Jahangir’s reign
C. Aurangzeb’s reign
D. Farrukh Siyar’s reign

83. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

84. Kafi Khan viewed history mainly as:
A. Religious morality
B. Economic interpretation
C. Social reform literature
D. Chronological catalogue of events

85. Assertion (A): Kafi Khan deeply analyzed the Mughal Emperor’s role in political decline.
Reason (R): He mostly avoided analyzing imperial responsibility.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

86. According to Kafi Khan, conflicts of the period were mainly due to rivalry between:
A. Rajputs and Afghans
B. Hindus and Muslims
C. Iranis and Turanis
D. Mughals and Marathas

87. Muhammad Qasim attributed political conflict to:
A. Religious fanaticism
B. Foreign invasions
C. Economic collapse
D. Rise of a newly promoted class

88. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

89. Kafi Khan justified the actions of:
A. Turani Party
B. Rajputs
C. Marathas
D. Sayyid Brothers

90. Kafi Khan blamed which political faction?
A. Iranis
B. Rajputs
C. Turani Party
D. Deccanis

91. Assertion (A): Kafi Khan had divided loyalties due to religious affiliations.
Reason (R): He maintained close ties with Nizam-ul-Mulk and the Sayyid Brothers.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

92. Kafi Khan mentioned that Nizam-ul-Mulk advised Muhammad Shah to:
A. Abolish Jagirdari system
B. Revoke assignments in Khalisa
C. Send military help to Persia
D. All of the above

93. Which foreign political crisis did Nizam-ul-Mulk bring to Muhammad Shah’s attention?
A. Ottoman expansion
B. Afghan invasions
C. Political unrest in Persia
D. Portuguese threat

94. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

95. Nizam-ul-Mulk’s proposal to abolish the Jagirdari system was:
A. Immediately accepted
B. Partially implemented
C. Approved by nobles
D. Rejected

96. Which tax did Nizam-ul-Mulk advise Muhammad Shah to reimpose?
A. Kharaj
B. Ushr
C. Zakat
D. Jizya

97. Assertion (A): Muhammad Shah accepted all reform proposals of Nizam-ul-Mulk.
Reason (R): Most of his suggestions were ignored or rejected.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

98. Kafi Khan subtly justified the murder of:
A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Dara Shikoh
D. Farrukh Siyar

99. According to Kafi Khan, Farrukh Siyar attempted to escape prison by:
A. Military rebellion
B. Secret diplomacy with Persians
C. Bribing guards and seeking Raja Jai Singh’s help
D. Escaping to Deccan

100. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

101. Kafi Khan believed Rafi-ud-Daula and Rafi-ud-Darjat died of:
A. Assassination
B. Poisoning
C. War injuries
D. Natural causes

102. Muhammad Qasim argued that Rafi-ud-Daula and Rafi-ud-Darjat died because of:
A. Disease outbreak
B. Court conspiracy alone
C. Slow poisoning
D. Military conflict

103. Assertion (A): Kafi Khan and Muhammad Qasim fully agreed on the causes of princely deaths.
Reason (R): They gave different explanations for the deaths of Rafi princes.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

104. According to Kafi Khan, the Sayyid Brothers poisoned the princes because:
A. They wanted military power only
B. They feared administrative disgrace
C. They wanted foreign intervention
D. They opposed Islam

105. Kafi Khan devoted considerable space to:
A. Philosophy only
B. Religious debates only
C. Agriculture and trade only
D. Wars and military campaigns

106. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

107. Despite discussing political disorder, Kafi Khan did NOT:
A. Mention wars
B. Record chronology
C. Discuss factions
D. Suggest solutions to Mughal decline

108. Prof. Jagdish Narayan Sarkar argued Mughal historians differed from Sultanate writers in:
A. Social status and class
B. Outlook and idiom
C. Historical approach
D. All of the above

109. Assertion (A): Personal gain was more prominent in Mughal historiography than Sultanate historiography.
Reason (R): Reward and gratitude receded into the background in Mughal times.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

110. The most significant change in Mughal historiography was:
A. Mythological emphasis
B. Complete secularism
C. Focus on folklore
D. Secularization of history

111. Mughal historiography became more:
A. Divine than humanistic
B. Religious than political
C. Didactic than analytical
D. Humanistic than divine

112. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

113. Mughal historians generally focused most on:
A. Social reforms
B. Religious customs
C. Political history
D. Economic philosophy

114. Which emperor stopped official historical writing in his eleventh regnal year?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb

115. Assertion (A): Independent historians also existed during the Mughal period.
Reason (R): Historiography was not entirely dependent on official chroniclers.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

116. Biographical works during the Mughal period are important because they:
A. Ignore politics
B. Contain mythical legends
C. Possess historical interest
D. Focus only on religion

117. Mughal historians paid less attention to:
A. Political developments
B. Court administration
C. Royal achievements
D. Cultural and social aspects

118. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

119. Baburnama is also known as:
A. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri
B. Akbarnama
C. Tuzk-e-Babri
D. Humayunnama

120. Babur was the great-grandson of:
A. Genghis Khan
B. Aurangzeb
C. Akbar
D. Timur

121. Assertion (A): Baburnama was originally written in Persian.
Reason (R): Babur referred to his language as “Turk,” meaning Turkic.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

122. Babur’s prose style in Baburnama is heavily:
A. Sanskritised
B. Arabicised
C. Persian-influenced only in poetry
D. Persianised

123. Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of Babur’s memoirs?
A. Keen observation
B. Forthright style
C. Detailed geography
D. Mythological narration

124. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

125. Babur described India as a country rich in:
A. Coal and petroleum
B. Wool and leather
C. Natural beauty and prosperity
D. Military forts only

126. According to Babur, how many Muslim kings ruled in India besides Delhi?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Seven

127. Assertion (A): Babur’s memoirs are completely free from personal opinions.
Reason (R): Babur’s judgments and sentiments influence descriptions.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

128. Abul Fazl earned Akbar’s trust because of his:
A. Military conquest only
B. Religious influence alone
C. Intellect, devotion, and loyalty
D. Foreign diplomacy only

129. Akbarnama was completed in:
A. 1556
B. 1573
C. 1596
D. 1605

130. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

131. Ain-i-Akbari has often been described as:
A. Epic literature
B. Legal digest
C. Constitution of Akbar
D. Military chronicle

132. Which of the following topics is covered in Ain-i-Akbari?
A. Revenue system
B. Military organization
C. Judicial departments
D. All of the above

133. Assertion (A): Ain-i-Akbari lacks statistical information.
Reason (R): It includes administrative reports and gazetteers.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

134. Abul Fazl also published a collection of official letters called:
A. Tuzuk-i-Akbari
B. Tarikh-i-Fazli
C. Mikhtabat-i-Abul Fazl
D. Dastur-ul-Amal

135. Jahangir’s autobiography was written in:
A. Turkish
B. Sanskrit
C. Arabic
D. Persian

136. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

137. Jahangir’s memoirs are especially valuable for understanding:
A. His private and public life
B. Administrative regulations
C. Wars and rebellions
D. All of the above

138. Which institution did Jahangir ask jagirdars to support through land income?
A. Hospitals
B. Infirmaries
C. Religious structures
D. All of the above

139. Assertion (A): Jahangir mentioned his marriage to Nur Jahan in detail.
Reason (R): His memoirs include every major personal event.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. Both (A) and (R) are false.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

140. Kafi Khan’s father Khwaja Mir served:
A. Humayun only
B. Akbar only
C. Prince Murad Bakhsh and Aurangzeb
D. Shah Jahan only

141. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab is also called:
A. Akbarnama
B. Tuzuk-i-Babri
C. Tarikh-u-Khafi Khan
D. Humayunnama

142. Kafi Khan published his historical account after Aurangzeb’s death because:
A. He lacked funds
B. He was imprisoned
C. Aurangzeb had prohibited historical recording
D. Persian was banned

143. Assertion (A): Kafi Khan had no sectarian inclination.
Reason (R): His Shia identity influenced his views on nobles.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

144. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

145. Kafi Khan considered the beginning of historical partiality from the reign of:
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Farrukh Siyar
D. Muhammad Shah

146. According to Kafi Khan, historians often distorted records because of:
A. Religious faith only
B. Fear of foreign invasions
C. Personal or group interests
D. Illiteracy

147. Assertion (A): Kafi Khan saw history as a catalogue of events.
Reason (R): He emphasized chronological narration rather than interpretation.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

148. Kafi Khan interpreted Mughal conflicts mainly through:
A. Economic crisis
B. Foreign invasions
C. Irani–Turani rivalry
D. Maratha expansion

149. Which historian attributed Mughal conflicts to the rise of a newly promoted class?
A. Abul Fazl
B. Jahangir
C. Kafi Khan
D. Muhammad Qasim

150. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

151. Nizam-ul-Mulk advised Muhammad Shah to stop the practice of:
A. Mansabdari appointments
B. Military recruitment
C. Revenue farming
D. Favourites accepting presents in the emperor’s name

152. Assertion (A): Muhammad Shah accepted Nizam-ul-Mulk’s reforms enthusiastically.
Reason (R): Most proposals made by Nizam-ul-Mulk were ignored.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

153. Kafi Khan subtly portrayed the murder of Farrukh Siyar as:
A. A random assassination
B. Foreign conspiracy
C. Religious punishment
D. An inevitable culmination of events

154. Raja Jai Singh Sawai was approached by Farrukh Siyar for:
A. Marriage alliance
B. Financial grant
C. Help in escaping imprisonment
D. Military expedition to Persia

155. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

156. Kafi Khan believed the Sayyid Brothers poisoned princes because:
A. They wanted territorial gains
B. They feared administrative disgrace
C. They wanted Persian support
D. They opposed Mughal rule entirely

157. Which statement best describes Kafi Khan’s style?
A. Philosophical and abstract
B. Economic interpretation centered
C. Traditional chronicle emphasizing wars and campaigns
D. Poetic narrative

158. Assertion (A): Kafi Khan proposed solutions to Mughal decline.
Reason (R): He mainly described political developments without remedies.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

159. Mughal historiography became more humanistic than:
A. Economic
B. Political
C. Rational
D. Divine

160. According to Prof. Jagdish Narayan Sarkar, Mughal historians differed from Sultanate historians in:
A. Idiom
B. Outlook
C. Social status
D. All of the above

161. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

162. Mughal historians generally neglected:
A. Political events
B. Royal decrees
C. Social and cultural aspects
D. Court affairs

163. Assertion (A): Mughal historiography was completely secular and free of divine influence.
Reason (R): The divine element remained, though the humanistic aspect became stronger.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

164. Babur’s autobiography is considered important because of its:
A. Fictional style
B. Religious orthodoxy
C. Historical and geographical richness
D. Military exaggeration

165. Which historian praised Babur’s honesty and competence as a chronicler?
A. Elliot
B. Smith
C. Luniya
D. Lane-Poole

166. Which scholar described Ain-i-Akbari as a “mine of information”?
A. Elliot
B. V.A. Smith
C. Luniya
D. Jadunath Sarkar

167. Assertion (A): V.A. Smith rejected Akbarnama as historically useless.
Reason (R): He accepted it as the basis for Akbar’s history despite flaws.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

168. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

169. Jahangir’s memoirs are unique because they contain:
A. Economic statistics only
B. Poetry only
C. Frank reflections on his own life and politics
D. Pure military history

170. Which Mughal emperor followed Babur’s memoir tradition most directly?
A. Akbar
B. Humayun
C. Shah Jahan
D. Jahangir

171. Assertion (A): Jahangir regulated local marriages of jagirdars.
Reason (R): Jagirdars had to seek imperial permission before marrying locally.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

172. Which Mughal emperor stopped official historiography in the eleventh regnal year?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb

173. Kafi Khan completed the record of Aurangzeb’s period secretly because:
A. He was imprisoned
B. He was in exile
C. Aurangzeb had banned recording of events
D. He lacked patronage

174. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

175. Who translated Baburnama into Persian during Akbar’s reign?
A. Faizi
B. Badauni
C. Abdul Rahim
D. Abul Fazl

176. Which emperor entrusted continuation of his memoirs to Mutamad Khan?
A. Babur
B. Akbar
C. Jahangir
D. Shah Jahan

177. Assertion (A): Muntakhab-ul-Lubab ends with Aurangzeb’s death.
Reason (R): It actually extends to the fourteenth regnal year of Muhammad Shah.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

178. Mughal historiography emphasized:
A. Moral warnings only
B. Mythological symbolism
C. Events, measures, and consequences
D. Divine miracles only

179. Which emperor’s reign is most comprehensively covered in Ain-i-Akbari?
A. Babur
B. Humayun
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb

180. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

181. Which Mughal source is often referred to as a statistical compilation and gazetteer?
A. Baburnama
B. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri
C. Ain-i-Akbari
D. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab

182. Assertion (A): Mughal historians devoted greater attention to social history than political history.
Reason (R): Political history remained the central concern of Mughal writers.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
B. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.

183. The autobiography tradition in Mughal historiography began with:
A. Akbar
B. Humayun
C. Babur
D. Jahangir

184. Which Mughal text lacks any reference to Nur Jahan marriage?
A. Akbarnama
B. Ain-i-Akbari
C. Baburnama
D. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri

185. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer.

A- (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B- (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C- (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D- (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

186. Mughal historiography marked a transition from:
A. Secular to divine history
B. Military to economic history
C. Divine-centered to humanistic history
D. Persian to Sanskrit history

187. Which Mughal historian was also a statesman, diplomat, and military general?
A. Kafi Khan
B. Jahangir
C. Abul Fazl
D. Abdul Rahim

188. Assertion (A): Babur’s memoirs discuss geography, climate, and economy.
Reason (R): Babur carefully studied resources and habits of people.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

189. The most important feature of Mughal historiography compared to Sultanate historiography was:
A. Greater mythology
B. Increased personal reward
C. Secular and humanistic orientation
D. Rejection of Persian influence

190. Which statement best summarizes Mughal historiography?
A. Entirely religious and moralistic
B. Completely free from bias
C. Focused only on culture and religion
D. Primarily political, increasingly secular, and more humanistic