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उत्तरकालीन मुगल, यूरोपीय आगमन व ब्रिटिश विस्तार — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
After whose death did the 'Later Mughal Period' begin in Indian history?
Akbar
Shah Jahan
Aurangzeb
Bahadur Shah I
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Answer: C. Aurangzeb
The Later Mughal Period began after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, which marked the beginning of rapid disintegration of the Mughal Empire due to incompetent rulers.
Q2.
What was the reign period of Bahadur Shah I (Muazzam)?
1705-10 CE
1707-12 CE
1710-15 CE
1712-17 CE
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Answer: B. 1707-12 CE
Bahadur Shah I, also known as Muazzam, ruled from 1707 to 1712 CE. He was also called Shah Alam-I.
Q3.
Which Sikh Guru supported Bahadur Shah I in the war of succession?
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Arjan Dev
Guru Har Rai
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Answer: B. Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, supported Bahadur Shah I in the war of succession after Aurangzeb's death.
Q4.
What was the reign period of Jahandar Shah?
1711-12 CE
1712-13 CE
1713-14 CE
1714-15 CE
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Answer: B. 1712-13 CE
Jahandar Shah ruled for a very short period from 1712 to 1713 CE, representing the instability of the Mughal Empire during this period.
Q5.
The title 'Mirza Raja' was given by Jahandar Shah to which person?
Man Singh
Jai Singh
Bhim Singh
Ram Singh
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Answer: B. Jai Singh
Jahandar Shah gave the title 'Mirza Raja' to Jai Singh, which was a significant honor during the Mughal period.
Q6.
Which characteristic marked the Later Mughal Period after Aurangzeb's death?
Expansion of empire
Rapid disintegration due to incompetent rulers
Religious tolerance
Economic prosperity
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Answer: B. Rapid disintegration due to incompetent rulers
The Later Mughal Period was characterized by rapid disintegration of the Mughal Empire due to incompetent rulers who succeeded Aurangzeb.
Q7.
What alternative name was Bahadur Shah I also known by?
Shah Alam-I
Shah Jahan-I
Alamgir-I
Akbar Shah-I
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Answer: A. Shah Alam-I
Bahadur Shah I was also known as Shah Alam-I. He was the son of Aurangzeb and ruled the Mughal Empire from 1707 to 1712.
Q8.
The period immediately following Aurangzeb's death is known as which era in Mughal history?
Early Mughal Period
Classical Mughal Period
Later Mughal Period
Post-Mughal Period
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Answer: C. Later Mughal Period
The period immediately following Aurangzeb's death in 1707 is known as the 'Later Mughal Period' or 'Uttarkaaleen Mughal Kaal' in Hindi.
Q9.
What was the primary reason for the rapid decline of the Mughal Empire during the Later Mughal Period?
Foreign invasions
Economic crisis
Incompetent rulers
Religious conflicts
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Answer: C. Incompetent rulers
The primary reason for the rapid decline of the Mughal Empire during the Later Mughal Period was the succession of incompetent rulers who could not effectively govern the vast empire.
Q10.
Which emperor's reign marked the beginning of the sequence of short-lived Mughal rulers?
Bahadur Shah I
Jahandar Shah
Shah Alam II
Muhammad Shah
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Answer: B. Jahandar Shah
Jahandar Shah's very short reign (1712-13) marked the beginning of a sequence of short-lived and weak Mughal rulers, symbolizing the empire's instability.
