Mughal Empire and Its Decline MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025

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1. : Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?





2. : The Mughal Empire reached its zenith under the rule of:





3. : The famous architectural masterpiece Taj Mahal was commissioned by:





4. : The Mughal emperor known for his policy of religious tolerance and the Din-i Ilahi was:





5. : The Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked a significant turning point in the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of:





6. : The last powerful Mughal emperor who faced defeat in the Battle of Buxar in 1764 was:





7. : The Peacock Throne, a symbol of opulence, was built during the reign of:





8. : The Mughal emperor who shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi was:





9. : The economic decline of the Mughal Empire was accelerated by the imposition of heavy taxes by:





10. : The Persian invader who captured and looted Delhi in 1739, leading to a significant decline in Mughal power, was:





11. : The Mughal emperor who spent the last years of his life imprisoned by the British in Rangoon (Yangon) was:





12. : The Mughal emperor who faced the War of Succession among his sons, leading to the fragmentation of the empire, was:





13. : The Mughal emperor who introduced the policy of Sulh-i-kul (peace with all) was:





14. : The Maratha Empire emerged as a formidable power during the decline of the Mughal Empire, and their defeat at the hands of the Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 was a major blow to the Mughals. Who was the Mughal emperor during this battle?





15. : The Mughal emperor who reversed Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance and reimposed the jizya tax on non-Muslims was:





16. : The decline of the Mughal Empire was characterized by the emergence of semi-autonomous states known as:





17. : The Mughal emperor who faced challenges from the Sikh leader Guru Gobind Singh was:





18. : The British East India Company established its first factory in India during the reign of the Mughal emperor:





19. : The Mughal emperor who shifted the capital back to Delhi from Agra was:





20. : The Mughal emperor who faced the invasion of Nadir Shah, resulting in the sack of Delhi in 1739, was:





21. : The Mughal emperor who tried to revive the glory of the empire through cultural and architectural patronage but faced financial difficulties was:





22. : The decline of the Mughal Empire was exacerbated by the emergence of regional powers such as the:





23. : The Mughal emperor who faced the challenge of the Jats and the Ahoms during his reign was:





24. : The decline of the Mughal Empire was marked by the weakening of central authority and the rise of powerful:





25. : The Mughal emperor who witnessed the emergence of the Sikh Khalsa under Guru Gobind Singh was:





26. : The Mughal emperor who faced the challenge of the Deccan Sultanates, particularly the Nizam of Hyderabad, was:





27. : The Mughal emperor who faced the invasion of Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Third Battle of Panipat was:





28. : The British gained control over the Mughal emperor and used him as a puppet during the period known as:





29. : The Mughal emperor who was exiled to Rangoon after the Indian Mutiny was:





30. : The Mughal emperor who faced the challenge of the rise of the Marathas and the emergence of the Sikh Confederacy was:





31. : The Mughal emperor who was dethroned and sent to exile in Rangoon by the British was:





32. : The decline of the Mughal Empire was hastened by the British policy of:





33. : The Mughal emperor who faced the challenge of Sikh leader Banda Singh Bahadur was:





34. : The British East India Company gradually replaced the Mughal administrative system with its own, known as the:





35. : The Mughal emperor who witnessed the gradual erosion of central authority and the empowerment of provincial governors was:





36. : The decline of the Mughal Empire was marked by the loss of control over regions, including:





37. : The Mughal emperor who faced the challenge of the Rajputs and Marathas during his reign was:





38. : The British East India Company’s control over Mughal territories was formalized through the signing of the Treaty of:





39. : The Mughal emperor who ruled during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, was:





40. : The Mughal emperor who faced the challenge of the rise of European trading powers in India was:





41. : The Mughal emperor who implemented the policy of destroying Hindu temples during his reign was:





42. : The decline of the Mughal Empire was characterized by internal strife and conflicts among the:





43. : The British East India Company’s victory in the Battle of Plassey led to the establishment of their control over:





44. : The Mughal emperor who faced financial difficulties due to extravagant construction projects, including the Taj Mahal, was:





45. : The Mughal emperor who faced the challenge of the rise of European trading powers in India was:





46. : The decline of the Mughal Empire witnessed the emergence of regional powers, including the Nizam of:





47. : The Mughal emperor who faced the challenge of the rise of the Sikh Khalsa under Ranjit Singh was:





48. : The British East India Company’s control over Mughal territories expanded after the defeat of the Marathas in the:





49. : The Mughal emperor who faced the challenge of the emergence of the Sikh Confederacy was:





50. : The British East India Company’s policy of annexing territories led to the annexation of the Mughal territories, making the Mughal emperor a symbolic figurehead. This policy is known as:





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