Question 1

Head of the military department under the recognised central machinery of administration during Akbar's reign was:

Accepted Answer

During Akbar's rule, the individual in charge of the military department within the established central administration was known as the Mir Bakshi. Although not the Commander-in-Chief, the Mir Bakshi held the role of paymaster-general and oversaw all intelligence officers and news reporters, known as Waqia-navis.

Question 2

Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

Accepted Answer

The Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was a hall where Akbar convened discussions with scholars of different religions every Thursday to debate religious matters.

Question 3

Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the 1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture 3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

The arrival of Babur in India brought about the introduction of gunpowder, the incorporation of arch and dome architecture, and the establishment of the Timurid dynasty. These events marked significant changes in the region during this period.

Question 4

The member of Shivaji's Ashtapradhan who looked after foreign affairs was:

Accepted Answer

In the administration of Shivaji's Ashtapradhan, the member responsible for handling foreign affairs was Sumant. Sachiv oversaw royal correspondence, Pandit Rao dealt with religious matters, and Sumant served as the foreign minister.

Question 5

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Accepted Answer

In the list of statements, the incorrect one is that Ali Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal.

Mughal Empire — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Head of the military department under the recognised central machinery of administration during Akbar's reign was:

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Mughal Empire — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Head of the military department under the recognised central machinery of administration during Akbar's reign was:

Year-wise Distribution

Sample Questions