Later Mughals MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Later Mughals - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Lucknow.

Key Points

• The Nawabs of Awadh ruled the regions of Faizabad and Lucknow.
• Nawab of Awadh:
  • The Nawab of Awadh was the title of the rulers who governed the state of Awadh in north India during the 18th and 19th centuries.
  •  Nawab Sa'adat Khan established the Awadh State in 1724, with their capital in Faizabad and Lucknow.

Important Points

• After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707 present-day Uttar Pradesh was divided into five independent states until the Battle of Plassey in 1757.

1. Pathan Sardar Najib Khan ruled the northern part of Bareilly and Meerut.
2. Rahmat Khan ruled Rohillakhand (Meerut and Doab).
3. The Nawabs of Farrukhabad ruled the Central Doab regions.
4. The Marathas ruled the Bundelkhand region.
5. In 1735 Allahabad fell into the hands of the Maratha Empire until 1750.

The correct answer is Francois Bernier.

Key Points

• Francois Bernier (1656-1668)
  • He was a French physician and traveller.
  • He was in India from 1656-1668
  • He visited India during the reign of Shah Jahan.
  • He was physician to Prince Dara Shikoh and later was attached to the court of Aurangzeb
  • ‘Travels in the Mughal Empire’ was written by Francois Bernier.
  • The book mainly talks about the rules of Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb.

Additional Information

• Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605 – 1689) was a 17th-century French gem merchant and traveller. He visited India during the reign of Shahjahan. Travels in India by Jean Baptiste Tavernier, clearly states that Tavernier identified the diamond mining sites in India very clearly.
• Nicolo Conti was an Italian merchant. He visited India during the reign of Deva Raya I of Vijayanagar.
• Marco Polo was a European traveller. He visited Southern India during the reign of Rudramma Devi of the Kakatiyas.

The correct answer is - The Famine of 1784

Key Points

• Bada Imambada of Lucknow
  • Constructed in 1784 during the reign of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula.
  • Served as a relief measure for people affected by the Famine of 1784.
  • Thousands of locals were employed to work on its construction, ensuring that they had access to food and income during the famine.
• Architectural Significance
  • The Bada Imambada is renowned for its grand structure and engineering marvel.
  • It features the world's largest arched hall without supporting beams.
  • Built in the Indo-Islamic architectural style, it combines elements of Mughal and Awadhi traditions.

Additional Information

• Historical Context of the Famine of 1784
  • The famine occurred due to extreme drought conditions in North India.
  • It led to widespread poverty and food scarcity, causing significant suffering among the population.
• Role of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula
  • He initiated the construction of the Bada Imambada to provide employment and food to famine-stricken people.
  • His famous saying, "Jisko na de Maula, usko de Asaf-ud-Daula," highlights his generosity during this period.
• Other Features of the Bada Imambada
  • It includes the Bhool Bhulaiya, a maze of interconnected passages.
  • Also houses the Shahi Baoli, a stepwell built as part of the complex.

The correct answer is - The Diary of Ananda Ranga Pillai

Key Points

• The Diary of Ananda Ranga Pillai
  • This diary is a historical source written by Ananda Ranga Pillai, the chief dubash (interpreter) of the French East India Company in Pondicherry.
  • It provides detailed accounts of social, political, and cultural events during the 18th century, including the invasion of Nadir Shah.
  • The diary is a valuable document for understanding the impact of external invasions on South Indian society and governance.
  • The invasion of Nadir Shah, which occurred in 1739, is mentioned within the diary, highlighting the ripple effects of this event on South India.

Additional Information

• Nadir Shah's invasion
  • Nadir Shah, the ruler of Persia, invaded India in 1739, defeating the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah.
  • The invasion led to the infamous sack of Delhi and the plunder of immense wealth, including the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Peacock Throne.
  • It caused widespread chaos, weakening the Mughal Empire and paving the way for regional powers to emerge in India.
• Other Sources of Historical Records
  • The Tuzuk-i-Walajahi: A historical document associated with the Nawabs of Arcot, focusing on their rule and administration rather than external invasions.
  • The Report on the Zamindars of Sivaganga: A document detailing the local governance and rebellion of zamindars in South India.
  • The report on the rebellion of Yachama Nayak: Related to the Nayak rulers' resistance but does not cover Nadir Shah’s invasion.

The correct answer is Meerut and Bareilly.

Key Points 

• Pathan Sarda Najib Khan ruled Northern Regions of Uttar Pradesh: Bareily and Meerut.
• After the death of Aurangzeb, five independent kingdoms were established in Uttar Pradesh.

Additional Information

• Rahmat Khan ruled Rohillakhand (Rohil Pradesh of Meerut and Doab).
• The Nawabs of Farrukhabad ruled the Central Doab regions.
• The Nawabs of Awadh ruled the regions of Faizabad and Lucknow.
• The Marathas ruled the Bundelkhand region.
• The British defeated the Marathas in Rohillakhand in 1773.

The correct option is Humayun and Sher Shah Suri.

Key Points:

• The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri.
• Sher Shah defeated Humayun in the battle of Chausa in 1539.
• The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located in Sasaram, Bihar.

Important battles in history:

The correct answer is Francois Bernier.

Key Points

• Francois Bernier (1656-1668)
  • He was a French physician and traveller.
  • He was in India from 1656-1668
  • He visited India during the reign of Shah Jahan.
  • He was physician to Prince Dara Shikoh and later was attached to the court of Aurangzeb
  • ‘Travels in the Mughal Empire’ was written by Francois Bernier.
  • The book mainly talks about the rules of Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb.

Additional Information

• Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605 – 1689) was a 17th-century French gem merchant and traveller. He visited India during the reign of Shahjahan. Travels in India by Jean Baptiste Tavernier, clearly states that Tavernier identified the diamond mining sites in India very clearly.
• Nicolo Conti was an Italian merchant. He visited India during the reign of Deva Raya I of Vijayanagar.
• Marco Polo was a European traveller. He visited Southern India during the reign of Rudramma Devi of the Kakatiyas.

The Correct Answer is 1780-1784.
Key Points

• The second Anglo-Mysore war was fought in 1780-84 between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company.
• The immediate cause of the war was the attack on the French port Mahe by British troops led by Warren Hastings.
• During the war, Hyder Ali died but his son Tipu Sultan continued the struggle.
• Meanwhile, the French came to his assistance, and finally, the Treaty of Mangalore (1784) was signed.

Important Points

• The First Anglo-Mysore War - 1767–69
• The Second Anglo-Mysore War- 1780–84
• The Third Anglo-Mysore War- 1790–92.
• The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War- 1798–99.

The correct answer is Murshid Quli Khan.

Key Points:

• Murshid Quli Khan was the first Nawab of Bengal who reigned from 1717 to 1727.
• He also renamed the town Makshudabad (given by Akbar) to Murshidabad and became the Nawab Nazim of the city Farrukshiyar.
• He transferred the capital from Dhaka, then Bangladesh to Murshidabad as per Aurangazeb’s order and named the town ‘Murshidabad’.

Important Points

• Alivardi Khan was the Nawab of Bengal who reigned from 1740 to 1756.
  • He was one of the Mughal leaders who is known for the victory in the Battle of Burdwan against Maratha at the time of the Maratha invasions of Bengal.
• Job Charnock was a British employee who founded the city of Kolkata in 1686.
• Asaf Jah was a trusted nobleman of King Aurangazeb in the Mughal Emperor and the founder and Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty.

The correct answer is Alamgir II.

Key Points

• Alamgir II was the Mughal Emperor at the time of the Battle of Plassey.
  • Alamgir II was the Mughal Emperor of India from 3 June 1754 to 29 November 1759.
  • He was the son of Jahandar Shah. 
  • The Battle of Plassey was fought between Siraj-Ud-Daulah who was then the Bengal Nawab and East India Company forces headed by Robert Clive.
  • The Battle of Plassey took place when Nawab of Bengal Siraj-Ud-Daulah did not like the uncontrolled use of privileges by the East India Company’s officials.
  • Also, the workers of the company stopped paying the taxes that became one of the reasons for the Battle of Plassey.

​Additional Information

• Siraj-ud-Daulah:
  • Siraj-ud-Daulah was the last independent Nawab of Bengal who succeeded Alivadi Khan to the throne.
  •  The end of his reign marks the end of the independent rule in India and the beginning of the company's rule that continued unabated over the next two hundred years.
  • The end of his reign marked the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of the Indian subcontinent. 
• Mir Qasim:
  • Mir Qasim was the Nawab of Bengal from 1760 to 1763.
  • He was installed as Nawab with the support of the British East India Company, replacing Mir Jafar, his father-in-law, who had himself been supported earlier by the East India Company after his role in winning the Battle of Plassey for the British.

The correct answer is Shah Alam II.

Confusion Points

• Shah Alam I also known as Bahadur Shah I ruled from 1707-1712 while Shah Alam II ruled from 1759-1806.

Key Points

 Shah Alam II:

• He came to power with the support of Maratha Sadashiv Rao.
• His reign witnessed two important battles the 3rd Battle of Panipat (1761) and the Battle of Buxar (1764).
• 3rd battle of Panipat was fought between Ahmad Shah Abdali of Afghanistan and Maratha Sadashiv Rao which Maratha was unfortunately defeated.
• The Battle of Buxar was fought between the East India Company and a joint army of the Nawab of Oudh Shuja-ud Daula, the Nawab of Bengal Mir Qasim, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. 

• It ended with the treaty of Allahabad (1765).

Thus, we can conclude that the reign of Shah Alam II witnessed two decisive battles - The Third Battle of Panipat and Battle of Buxar.

The correct answer is Saadat Khan.

• Saadat Khan whose full name was Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk was appointed in 1722 AD, as the first Nawab of Awadh.
• He made his capital at Faizabad.
• Taking advantage of the weakening of the Mughal rule, Saadat Khan established his control over Awadh as an independent state.
• Safdar jung was the successor of Saadat Khan.
• Safdar Jung was succeeded by his son Jalal-ud-din Haider -Shuja-ud-daula, who stayed mostly at Faizabad.

The correct answer is Humayun.

Key Points

• In modern-day, Awadh is majorly Uttar Pradesh.
• Humayun was the son of Babur who established the Mughal empire in India in 1526.
• Humayun's tomb is in Delhi. Akbar is the son of Humayun who ruled for approximately fifty years.
• Nawabs of Awadh were mostly of Persian origin. Saadat Ali Khan I was the first Nawab of Awadh, Aurangzeb the Mughal emperor gave him the title Khan Bahadur.
• It was under Humayun, that Awadh was made a part of Mughal Empire.

The correct answer is Srirangapatnam.

• Tipu Sultan built this palace in 1784 and ruled Mysore from Srirangapatnam.

Key PointsTipu Sultan was the ruler of Mysore.

• Tipu Sultan is well known as the “Tiger of Mysore”.
• He had the image of a tiger on his flag.
• He is the son of the powerful Mysore ruler Haidar Ali.
• Tipu Sultan ruled Mysore from 1782 to 1799.
• He maintained a positive relationship with the French in India and modernized his army with their help.
• The French commander-in-chief Napoleon Bonaparte sought an alliance with Tipu Sultan
• The Treaty of Srirangapatnam (1792) is associated with Tipu Sultan.
• He was killed while defending his capital Seringapatam.

The correct answer is 1784.

Key Points11 March 1784

• ​The Treaty of Mangalore was signed between Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company on 11 March 1784.
• It was signed in Mangalore and brought an end to the Second Anglo-Mysore War.​​​​

Additional InformationHaider Ali

• He was born into an obscure family and started his career as a horseman in the Mysore army under the ministers of king Chikka Krishnaraja Wodeyar.
• He was uneducated but intellectually and diplomatically & militarily skilled.
• He became the de facto ruler of Mysore in 1761 and introduced western methods of training into his army with the help of the French army.
• With his excellent military skills, he took over the Nizami army and the Marathas and captured Dod Ballapur, Sera, Bednar, and Hoskote in 1761- 63 and brought to submission the troublesome Poligars of South India (Tamil Nadu).
• The treaty of Madras ended the first Anglo-Mysore war in 1769.
• During the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-84), Haider Ali died of Cancer and his son Tipu Sultan carried on the war against the Britishers.
• The second Anglo-Mysore war ended with the Treaty of Mangalore in 1784.
• In the Third Anglo-Mysore war (1790-92) Britishers attacked Seringpatnam, and Tipu suffered a huge loss in the war.
• The third Anglo-Mysore war ended with the Treaty of Seringpatnam.
• The fourth Anglo-Mysore war ended in 1799 with the fall of Seringpatnam, Tipu Sultan laid his life fighting bravely.