Answer: Option [B]All of the following Rajput rulers acknowledged Mughal sway in the second half of 16th century, except the ruler of Mewar.
Answer: Option [D]Shivaji was crowned as an independent king at Raigarh. Shivaji was crowned king of the Maratha Empire (Hindawi Swaraj) in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort.
Answer: Option [A]The bitterest war of succession under the great Mughals was fought among the sons of Shahjahan. The war of succession take place among Shah Jahan's son because they all wanted to be the heir to the throne.
Answer: Option [C]A fort associated with Shivaji is that of Lohagad. Lohagad is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m above sea level.
Answer: Option [A]Tobacco use was a novelty in the first decade of the 17th century. But, its use became widespread by 1617, not only among the nobility but even among the common people. Jahangir had to issue a decree forbidding the smoking of tobacco to protect the health of the people and control the habit.