Mughal Empire - General Knowledge Questions & Answers for Competitive Exam | Page-27

Answer: Option [C]

Sher Shah is credited for introducing for the first time the following measures except currency system. Sher Shah issued a coin of silver which was termed the Rupiya. This weighed 178 grains and was the precursor of the modern rupee. It remained largely unchanged till the early 20thCentury. Together with the silver Rupiya were issued gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam.

Answer: Option [A]

The Battle of Khanwa was fought near the village of Khanwa, in Bharatpur District of Rajasthan, on March 16, 1527. It was fought between the forces of the first Mughal Emperor Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga of Mewar, after the Battle of Panipat.

Answer: Option [B]

He left behind him an enemy still unsubdued, a minor son and a mercenary army”. This description fits Humayun.

Answer: Option [D]

Shahjahan built the Moti Masjid at Agra. The Moti Masjid was built by Emperor Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658) at the highest point in the Agra Fort complex. It was completed in 1655, taking seven years to build.

Answer: Option [A]

Akbar was formally seated on the Mughal throne after the accidental death of his father Humayun at Kalanaur (Punjab) on February 14, 1556.