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7th Social Science Guide The Mughal Empire Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
Who introduced the Persian style of architecture in India?
a) Humayun
b) Babur
c) Jahangir
d) Akbar
Answer:
b) Babur

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 2.
In which battle did Akbar defeat Rana Pratap?
a) Panipat
b) Chausa
c) Haldighati
d) Kanauj
Answer:
c) Haldighati

Question 3.
Whose palace in Delhi was destroyed by Sher Shah?
a) Babur
b) Humayun
c) Ibrahim Lodi
d) Alam Khan
Answer:
b) Humayun

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 4.
Who introduced Mansabdari system?
a) Sher Sha
b) Akbar
c) Jahangir
d) Shah Jahan
Answer:
b) Akbar

Question 5.
Who was the revenue minister of Akbar?
a) Birbal
b) Raja Bhagwan Das
c) Raja Todarmal
d) Raja Man Singh
Answer:
c) Raja Todarmal

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. ………………was the name of the horse of Rana Pratap.
Answer:
Chetak

2. ……………….was a hall at FatehpurSikri where scholars of all religions met for a discourse.
Answer:
Ibadat Khana

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

3. The Sufi saint who received Akbar’s utmost respect was ………………..
Answer:
Salim Chishti

4. During the reign of ……………. the Zabti system was extended to the Deccan provinces.
Answer:
Shahjahan

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

5. ……………..were tax-free lands given to scholars and religious institutions.
Answer:
Suyurghal

III. Match the following

1. Babur a) Ahmednagar
2. Durgavati b) Jaipur
3. Rani chand Bibi c) Akbar
4. Din Ilahi d) Chanderi
5. Raja Man Singh e) Central Province

Answer:

1. Babur d) Chanderi
2. Durgavati e) Central Province
3. Rani chand Bibi a) Ahmednagar
4. Din Ilahi c) Akbar
5. Raja Man Singh b) Jaipur

IV. Write True or False :

1. Babur inherited Farghana, a small kingdom in Central Asia.
Answer:
True

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

2. Humayun succeeded in recapturing Delhi in 1565.
Answer:
False

3. Aurangzeb married a girl of a notable Rajput family.
Answer:
False

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

4. Jahangir ordered the execution of Sikh leader Guru Aijun for helping his son Khusrau.
Answer:
True

5. During Aurangzeb’s reign, architecture received much patronage.
Answer:
False

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

V. Consider the following statements. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer:

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : The British established their first factory at Surat.
Reason (R) : Jahangir granted trading rights to the English.
a) R is the correct explanation of A.
b) R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is wrong and R is correct.
d) (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer:
a) R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 2.
Assertion (A) : Aurangzeb’s intolerance towards other religions made him unpopular among people.
Reason (R) : Aurangzeb re-imposed the jizya and pilgrim tax on the Hindus.
a) R is the correct explanation of A.
b) R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is wrong and R is correct.
d) (A) and (R) are wrong.
Answer:
a) R is the correct explanation of A.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 3.
Find out the correct statements
I) Kamran was the son of Afghan noble, Hasan Suri, ruler of Sasaram in Bihar.
II) Akbar abolished the jizya poll tax on non-Muslims and the tax on Hindu pilgrims.
III) Aurangzeb acceded the throne after killing his three brothers.
IV) Prince Akbar entered into a pact with Shivaji’s son Shambuji in the Deccan,
a) I), II) and III) are correct
b) II), III) and IV) are correct
c) I), III) and IV) are correct
d) III), IV) and I) are correct
Answer:
b) II), III) and IV) are correct

Question 4.
Arrange the battles in chronological order.
i) Battle of Khanwa
ii) Battle of Chausa
iii) Battle of Kanauj
iv) Battle of Chanderi
Answer:
i), iv), ii), iii)

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 5.
Arrange the following administrative divisions in descending order
I)  Sarkars
II) Parganas
III) Subhas
Answer:
II), III), I)

VI. Match the father and son.

Father Son
1. Akbar a) Dilawar Khan
2. Daulat Khan Lodi b) Rana Pratap
3. Hasan Suri c) Humayun
4. Babur d) Sher Shah
5. Uday Singh e) Jahangir

Answer:

Father Son
1. Akbar e) Jahangir
2. Daulat Khan Lodi a) Dilawar Khan
3. Hasan Suri d) Sher Shah
4. Babur c) Humayun
5. Uday Singh b) Rana Pratap

VII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Write the circumstance that led to the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
Answer:
Babur did not have any ambition beyond Punjab till 1524. Then a greater opportunity came knocking. Dilawar Khan, who was Daulat Khan Lodi’s son, and Alam Khan, who was the uncle of Sultan of Delhi, arrived in Kabul to seek Babur’s help in removing Ibrahim Lodi from power. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the famous Battle of Panipat in 1526.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 2.
Mention did Humayun recapture the Delhi throne in 1555?
Answer:
With the help of the Persian ruler Shah Tahmasp of the Safavid dynasty, Humayun recaptured the Delhi throne in 1555.

Question 3.
Write a note on the Mansabdari system.
Answer:

  • Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system.
  • The nobles, civil and military officials were combined to form one single service in this system.
  • A Mansabdar, hold such a rank which was dependent on Zat and Sawar.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

VIII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Describe the land revenue administration of the Mughals.
Answer:

  • Land Revenue was the main income source during the Mughal Period.
  • It was toned up during the reign of Akbar.
  • Raja Todar Mai, the Revenue Minister of Akbar, adopted and refined the system introduced by Sher Shah.

Zabt System:

  • According to this system, after the survey, lands were classified based on the nature and fertility of the soil.
  • The share of the state was 1/3 of average produce for 10 years.
  • During the reign of Shah Jahan, the zabt system was extended to the Deccan provinces.

Jagir:

  • The Mughal emperors enforced the old iqta system, renaming it a ‘Jagir’.
  • The collection of revenue of an area and the power of governing were bestowed upon military or civil official named Jagirdar.
  • The revenue collector was assisted by Potdar, Qanungo, the Patwari, and the Muqaddams.

Zamindars:
Zamindars collected taxes and maintained law and order with the help of Mughal officials and soldiers. Thus, they maintained the land revenue system.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 2.
Estimate Akbar as a patron of learning.
Answer:

  • Akbar was a great patron of learning.
  • He had a personal library that had more than 4000 manuscripts.
  • He patronized scholars of all beliefs and all shades of opinions.
  • He extended his benevolence to authors such as Abul Fazl, Abul Faizi, and Abdur Rahim khan-i-khanan and Birbal.

IX. HOTs:

Question 1.
Shah Jahan’s time witnessed the climax of Mughal splendour. Support this statement in comparison with the times of other Mughal rulers.
Answer:

  • Shah Jahan’s time witnessed the climax of Mughal splendour.
  • Because the famous Peacock throne, Tajmahal, Moti Masjid, the Pearl Mosque, the great Jama Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas, and Diwan – i – am were built during the reign of Shah Jahan.
  • Other Mughal rulers Babur, Akbar, and Jahangir also lovers of architecture.
  • But after Shahjahan’s reign, architecture did not receive much patronge.
  • So in his reign came the climax of Mughal Splendour.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

7th Social Science Guide The Mughal Empire Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct answer:

Question 1.
The founder of Mughal Empires
a) Babur
b) Humayan
c) Shershah
d) Akbar
Answer:
a) Babur

Question 2.
Babur led his first expedition towards India in
a) 1500
b) 1505
c) 1525
d) 1526
Answer:
b) 1505

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 3.
Who was defeated Babur in the First Battle of Panipat?
a) Rana Sanga
b) Prithiviraj
c) Ibrahim Lodi
d) Daulatkhan Lodi
Answer:
c) Ibrahim Lodi

Question 4.
The Second Battle of Panipat was held in the year.
a) 1516
b) 1526
c) 1556
d) 1761
Answer:
c) 1556

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 5.
South Indian women Ruler ………….. of Ahmed Nagar Glad to confront against Askbarf
a) Chand Bibi
b) Durgavati
c) Nurjahan
d) LakshmiBai
Answer:
a) Chand Bibi

6. The great composes and Musician in Akbar’s Court was ………………
a) Daswant
b) Tansen
c)Abdul Fazal
d) Birbal
Answer:
b) Tansen

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 7.
Jahangir executed the Sikh leader
a) Ramadas
b) TejBahdaur
c) Govind Singh
d) Arjun
Answer:
d) Arjan

Question 8.
Purana Qila was built by
a) Akbar
b) Sher Shah Sur
e) Shan Jahan
d) Shivaji
Answer:
b) Sher Shah Sur

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 9.
The Prime minister of the Mughal Government was called as
a) Wakil
b) Kotwals
e) Sawar
d) Peshuwa
Answer:
a) Wakil

Question 10.
Aurangzeb means
a) King of the world
b) light of the world
e) The Conqueror of the world
d) Tiger of the world
Answer:
c) The Conqueror of the world

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

II Fill in the blanks:

1. Mughal rule statted in India from …………….
Answer:
1526 A.D

2. …………….. and ……….. invited Babur to invade India.
Answer:
Dilawar Khan, Alam khan

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

3. The autobiography of Babur is ………………..
Answer:
Tuzuk-i-Baburi

4. Babur defeated Rana Sanga in the Battle of ……………. in 1527.
Answer:
Khanwa

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

5. Sher Shah Sur defeated Humayun in the Battle of ………… in 1539 and …………….. in 1540.
Answer:
Chausa, Kannauj

6. Persian ruler ………………….. helped Humayun to defeat Sher Shah.
Answer:
Shah Tahmasp

7. Sher Shah started the rule ……………….. of the dynasty at Agra.
Answer:
Sur

8. Akbar abolished the Poll tax named…………….
Answer:
Jizya

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

9. Sikh shrine Harmandir Sahib was built at ………..
Answer:
Amritsar

10. ……………, a hail of worship was built by Akbar.
Answer:
Ibadat Khana

11. The Sufi saint …………… was respected by Akbar.
Answer:
Salim Chishti

12. The artist in Akbar’s court was …………..
Answer: Daswant

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

13. ………………, a representative 01 King iames i or tngianci visiteo ianangirs cou
Ans:
Thomas Roe

14 ……………. maintained law and order in the Mughal Empire.
Answer:
Kotwals

15. Din Ilahi means ………………
Answer:
Divine faith

III. Match the following:

1. Babur a) Battle of Chausa
2. Humayun b) Battle of Ahom
3. Akbar c) Battle of Chanderi
4. Aurangzeb d) Battle of Haldighati

Answer:

1. Babur c) Battle of Chanderi
2. Humayun a) Battle of Chausa
3. Akbar d) Battle of Haldighati
4. Aurangzeb b) Battle of Ahom

IV Write true or false:

1. Humayun fell down the stairs of his library in Delhi and died.
Answer:
True

2. Babur led his First expedition to India in 1524 A.D
Answer:
False

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

3. Akbar treated all the religious groups fairly with the generosity of spirit.
Answer:
True

4. Humavun granted tradin2 ri2hts to the Portuguese and English.
Answer:
False

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

V. Consider the Following statements. (✓) Tick the appropriate answer.

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Mughals had to lose control over the trade routes to Afghanistan, Persia, and central Asia.
Reason (R) : There was a prolonged fight between Mughals and Sikhs
a) R is not the correct explanation of A b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is wrong d) (A) and (R) are Correct
Answer:
b) R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Assertion (A) : Jahangir ordered the execution of Sikhs leader Guru Aijun
Reason (R) : For religious causes, Jahangir ordered the execution of guru Aijun
a) R is not the correct explanation of A b) R is the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is wrong d) (A) and (R) are Correct
Answer:
a) R is not the correct explanation of A

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

VI. Circle the odd one out:

Babur, Humayun, Sher Shah, Jahangir
Answer:
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VII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Who is Sher Shah?
Answer:

  • Sher Shah was the son of an Afghan noble, Hasan Suri, the ruler of Sasaram in Bihar.
  • He started the rule of the Sur dynasty at Agra.

Question 2.
Write a note on the Second Battle of Panipat.
Answer:

  • The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Hemu, a general of the Sur dynasty, and Akbar at Panipat in 1556.
  • In this battle, Akbar’s general Bairam Khan defeated and killed Hemu.

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Question 3.
Which women rulers fought against Akbar?
Answer:

  • Rani Durgavati of Central Province.
  • Rani Chand Bibi of Ahmed Nagar.

Question 4.
What is Din Ilahi?
Answer:
Akbar tried to include the good principles in all religions and formulated them into one single faith called Divine faith or Din -I – lahi.

Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 2 Chapter 2 The Mughal Empire

Question 5.
Give a short note on Redfort.
Answer:

  • Redfort also called Lai Qila is situated at Delhi.
  • It was the residence of the Mughal emperors.
  • It was constructed in 1639 by Shah Jahan.
  • It has massive enclosing walls of red sandstone.

VIII. Answer the following:

Question 1.
Estimate the Contribution of Mughal rulers towards art and architecture.
Answer:
All the Mughal Emperors show their keen interest in Art and Architecture.
Babur:

  • Babur introduced the Persian style of architecture in India.
  • He built many structures at Agra. Biana, Dholpur Gwalior, and Kiul.

Humayun:
Humayun built his royal palace Din-i-Panah and Delhi.

Akbar:
The Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Panch – Mahal, Rang Mahal, Salim Chishti’s Tomb and Buland Darwaza were built during Akbar’s time.

Jahangir:
Akbar’s tomb at Sikandara, Tomb of Itmad-ud-doula at Agra (father of Nur Jahan) was built by Jahangir.

Shahjahan:
The famous Peacock throne, Tajmahal, Moti Masjid, Pearl Mosque at Agra, Red Fort, Jamma Masjid of Delhi, Diwan-i-Khas, and Diwan-i-am in Delhi were built by Shah Jahan.

Aurangzeb:

  • The Bibi ka Maqbara a mausoleum was built during Aurangzeb. period.
  • Shahjahan’s Period witnessed the Mughal splendour in architecture.