Class 7 Mughal Empire

CLASS- 7 SUBJECT- SOCIAL SCIENCE

HISTORY

 CHAPTER- 4(THE MUGHAL EMPIRE)

TEXTUAL QUESTIONS

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:-

1.       What were the central provinces under the control of the Mughals?

Ans: - Panipat, Lahore, Delhi, Agra, Mathura, Amber, Ajmer, Fatehpur Sikri, Mewar, Marwar, Sind, Kabul, Bihar, Bengal, Odisha and Deccan were under the control of the Mughals.

2.       What was the relationship between the Mansabdars and the jagirs?

Ans: - A jagir was a revenue assignment for the Mansabdars. The Mansabdars had the right to collect revenue from a jagir but they could not reside in or administer the jagirs.

3.       What was the role of a zamindar in the Mughal administration?

Ans: - The Zamindar in the Mughal administration collected revenue from the peasants. They acted as intermediate between the ruler and the peasants.

4.       How were the debates between the religious scholars important in the formation of Akbar’s idea of governance?

Ans: - Debates with religious scholars helped Akbar in framing the idea of sulh-i-kul of ‘universal peace’.By using such a policy of tolerance Akbar was able to formulate governance guidelines which were based on a system of ethics.

5.       Why did the Mughals emphasize their Timurid and not their Mongol descent?

Ans: - The Mughals emphasized their Timurid and not their Mongol descent because Ghengiz khan’s memory was associated with the massacres of innumerable people. It was also linked with the Uzbeg, their Mongol competitors. The Mughals were proud of their Timurid ancestry as the Timurids had captured Delhi in 1398.

6.       How important was the income from land revenue to the stability of the Mughal Empire?

Ans: -The income from land revenue was the main source of income for the Mughal rulers and hence it was very important.

7.       Why was it important for the Mughals to recruit Mansabdars from diverse backgrounds and not just Turanis and Iranis?

Ans: - It was important for the Mughals to recruit Mansabdars from diverse backgrounds because the empire had expanded to encompass different religions and provinces.

8.       Who were Mughals?

Ans:-The Mughals were descendants of two great lineages of rulers.from their mother`s side Genghis khan and father `s side Timur.

9.       Who was Babur?

Ans:-Babur was first Mughal emperor .he was succeeded to throne of Farghana in 1494 when he was only 12 years old.

10.   When and between whom battle of Panipat was fought?

Ans:-In 1526 battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi.Babur won the battle.

11.   Write Mughal traditions of succession?

Ans:-The Mughal did not believe in Primogeniture where the eldest son inherited his father`s estate.They like Timurid custom of Coparcenary inheritance or a division amongst all the sons.

12.   Who was Abul Fazal? write the name of his books.

Ans:-Abul Fazal was close friend and courtiers of Akbar .He wrote two books Akbarnama and Ain  i Akbari .

13.   Who was Raja Todar Mal?

Ans:-Raja Todar Mal was revenue minister of Akbar.

14.   Explain features of Akbar`s administration.

Ans:-Following were the features of Akbar`s administration:-

1.Empire was divided into Provinces.

2.Each Province was governed by subadar.

3.subadar carried out both political and military function.

4.He maintain law and order in the province.

5. Each province also had a finicial minister called Diwan.

         15.What is Ibadat Khana?

      Ans:-Ibadat Khana is a place at Fatehpur Sikri near Agra where Akbar held meeting with religious scholars to discuss on religious matter.