1. Consider the following statements in the context of organisation of Mughal ruling class during the 17th century and select the correct answer from the options given below (JUNE 2012)

(1) An aspect of the composite ruling class was the steady promotion of a small number of members belonging to the administrative services

(2) These members were generally drawn from Khatri and Kayastha castes

(3) A few Brahmins could also be found amongst this ruling class

(4) All of the above

Answer: 4

2. In the context of the cultural and ideological framework of the Mughal State, which one of the following statements is not correct? (DEC 2012)

(1) Throughout the Mughal period, there had been a constant process of reconciliation and adjustment between the central power and the regional elite

(2) Because of decentralisation during the 18th century a group of upstarts came up to monopolise the resources of the empire

(3) The Mughal process of centralisation left no space for existence of rival principles of organisation

(4) Possibilities for diffusion of power had always been there in Mughal India

Answer: 3

3. Which of the following statements is not correct? (JUNE 2013)

(1) In Delhi Sultanate use of slave labour in craft production was significant

(2) Slaves were also used for unskilled, domestic work

(3) Sultan Firuz Tughlaq had 12000 artisans among his slaves

(4) Immigrant Muslim masons were employed for the construction of Sultanate buildings, including both mosques and tombs

Answer: 4

4. Which of the following statements is not correct? (JUNE 2013)

(1) Monetary system of the Mughals was largely based on silver rupaiya

(2) The Mughal rulers from Babur to Shahjahan continued to harbour territorial ambitions in Central Asia

(3) There was no middle class in Mughal India

(4) The period 1605–1658 witnessed significant changes in the Mansab and Jagir systems

Answer: 3