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Tamil Nadu Board 11th Standard History Unit 14: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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Unit 14 - The Mughal Empire

I. Choose the Correct Answer

Question 1.

Babur won the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 with the effective use of _____________
(a) Infantry

(b) Cavalry
(c) Artillery

(d) Elephant corps

Answer Key:

Question 2.

Battle of Ghagra was the last battle fought by Babur against_____________
(a) Afghans

(b) Rajputs
(c) Turks

(d) Marathas

Answer Key:

(a) Afghans

Question 3.

____________won the Battle of Chausa due to his superior political and military skills.
(a) Babur

(b) Humayun
(c) Sher khan

(d) Akbar

Answer Key:

Question 4.

____________is a land tenure system in which the collection of the revenue of an estate and the power of governing it were bestowed upon on official of the state.

(a) Jagirdari

(b) Mahalwari
(c) Zamindari

(d) Mansabdari

Answer Key:

(a) Jagirdari

Question 5.

The fiscal administration of Akbar was largely based on the methods of ___________.
(a) Babur

(b) Humayun
(c) Sher Shah

(d) Ibrahim Lodi

Answer Key:

Question 6.

____________was executed by Jahangir for instigating prince Khusrau to rebel.
(a) Guru Arjan Dev
(b) Guru Har Gobind
(c) Guru Tegh Bahadur
(d) Guru Har Rai

Answer Key:

(a) Guru Arjan Dev

Question 7.

____________reimposed Jizya in his rule.
(a) Akbar

(b) Jahangir
(c) Shah Jhan

(d) Aurangzeb

Answer Key:

(d) Aurangzeb

Question 8.

____________ is the first known person in the world to have devised the ‘ship’s camel’, a barge on which a ship is built.
(a) Akbar

(b) Shah Jahan
(c) Sher Shah

(d) Babur

Answer Key:

(a) Akbar

Question 9.

Tansen of _____________ was patronized by Akbar.
(a) Agra

(b) Gwalior
(c) Delhi

(d) Mathura

Answer Key:

(b) Gwalior

Question 10.

Padshah Namah was a biography of _____________
(a) Babur

(b) Humayun
(c) Shah Jahan

(d) Akbar

Answer Key:

Question 11.

____________ was an astrological treatise.
(a) Tajikanilakanthi

(b) Rasagangadhara
(c) Manucharita

(d) Rajavalipataka

Answer Key:

(a) Tajikanilakanthi

Question 12.

Meenakshiammai Pillai Tamil was composed by _____________.
(a) Thayumanavar

(b) Kumaraguruparar
(c) Ramalinga Adigal

(d) Sivappirakasar

Answer Key:

(b) Kumaraguruparar

Question 13.

Find out the incorrect statement
(a) Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal architecture, a blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic style.
(b) The new capital city of Akbar, Agra, enclosed within its wall several inspiring buildings.
(c) The Moti Masjid is made extensively of marble.

(d) The Purana Qila is a raised citadel.

Answer Key:

(b) The new capital city of Akbar, Agra, enclosed within its wall several inspiring buildings.

Question 14.

Find out the incorrect statement
(a) The Zat determined the number of soldiers each mansabdar received, ranging from 1 to 10000.
(b) Sher Shah’s currency system became the basis of the coinage under the British.
(c) The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was the last pitched battle between the Mughal forces and Rana Pratap Singh.
(d) The Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs, was compiled by Guru Arjun Dev.

Answer Key:

(a) The Zat determined the number of soldiers each mansabdar received, ranging from 1 to 10000.

Question 15.

From the following statements, find out the correct answer
(i) The ferocious march of Rana Sanga with a formidable force confronted the forces of Babur.
(ii) After the battle of Kanauj, Akbar became a prince without a kingdom.
(a) (i) is correct.
(b) (ii) is correct.
(c) (i) and (ii) are wrong.
(d) (i) and (ii) are correct.

Answer Key:

Question 16.

From the following statements, find out the correct answer
(i) Sher Shah repaired the Grant Trunk Road from Indus in the west to Sonargaon in Bengal.
(ii) Akbar laid the foundation for a great empire through his military conquests.
(a) (i) is correct.
(b) (ii) is correct
(c) (i) and (ii) are correct
(d) (i) and (ii) are wrong

Answer Key:

Question 17.

Assertion (A): Babur won the first Battle of Panipat.
Reason (R): Babur used artillery in the battle.
(a) A is correct; R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) A is wrong; R is correct.
(c) A and R is wrong.
(d) A is correct ; R is not the correct explanation of A.

Answer Key:

(a) A is correct; R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 18.

Assertion (A): Towards the end of Aurangzeb’s reign, the Mughal empire began to disintegrate.
Reason (R): Aurangzeb was friendly towards all Deccan rulers.
(a) A is correct; R is not the correct explanation of A.
(b) A is correct ; R is the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is wrong and R is correct.
(d) A is correct but R is wrong.

Answer Key:

(a) A is correct; R is not the correct explanation of A.

Question 19.

Which of the following pairs is wrongly matched.
(a) Bhaskaracharya - Neethineri Vilakkam
(b) Amuktamalyada - Krishnadevaraya
(c) Jagannatha Panditha - Rasagangadhara
(d) Allasani Peddana - Manucharita

Answer Key:

(a) Bhaskaracharya - Neethineri Vilakkam

Question 20.

Match the following
(A) Abul Fazal - 1. Aurangzeb
(B) Jama Masjid - 2. Akbar
(C) Badshahi Mosque - 3. Sher Shah
(D) Purana Qila - 4. Shah Jahan
(a) 2, 4, 1, 3

(b) 3, 2, 1, 4
(c) 3, 1, 4, 2

(d) 1, 3, 2, 4

Answer Key:

(a) 2, 4, 1, 3

II. Write Brief Answers

1. What prompted Babur to invade India?

The race for political supremacy in Central Asia.
Babur who dreamed of repeating what Timur had done a century and a quarter earlier.
Babur received an embassy from Daulat Khan Lodi.

2. How did Akbar deal with Bairam Khan?

Akbar, was dissatisfied with Bairam Khan’s behaviour.
So he issued a farman dismissing.
This led to Bairam Khan’s revolt against Akbar, which was well tackled by him.

3. Write a short note on a) William Hawkins b) Sir Thomas Roe.

William Hawkins became a British ambassador during Jahangir’s regin.
He could not get permission for establishing an English factory in India.
Sir Thomas Roe sent by King James I as an ambassador.
He succeeded in securing permission to establish a British factory at Surat.

4. NurJahan was the power behind the throne during Jahangir’s reign – Explain.

Jahangir was more interested in art and painting and gardens and flowers, than in Ruling his country.
So his wife Nur-Jahan became the real power behind the throne. Nur-Jahan, lost her power and influence after Jahangir’s death.

5. Which is called the epitome of Mughal architecture? Explain its structure.

TajMahal, is the epitome of Mughal architecture.
Its a blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles.
The complex - main gateway, garden, mosque and mausoleum were conceived and designed as a unified entity.

6. What were the three major uprisings against Aurangzeb in the North?

The Jat rebellion,
The Satnamis rebellion,
The Sikhs rebellion.

7. Write a note on a) Sikhism b) Sufism.

Sikhism is one of the recognised religions of the world.
Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak.
Sufism had its origin in Iran.
Sufism was accepted by the orthodox Muslims.

8. How did the Bhakti Saints become popular among the masses?

They were critical of rituals, and criticised the caste system.
They followed the language of the common people.
The radical ideas, and the easy but catchy language often set to music made.

9. Describe the development of Tamil language and literature during the Mughal period.

During this period Tamil literature was dominated by Saivite and Vaishnavite literature.
Kumaraguruparar composed Meenakshiammai Pillai Tamil and Neethineri Vilakkam.
Thayumanavar composed sanmarga.

10. "The Mughals achieved international recognition in the field of painting" – Elucidate.

Mughal miniatures played an important role in the museums of all over the world.
Abdu’s Samad and Mir Sayyid Ali are masters of the miniature painting.
The great Dutch painter Rembrandt was influenced by Mughal miniatures.

III. Write Short Answers

1. “Humayun stumbled out of his life as he stumbled through it” – Explain.

Humayun, believing the word of SherShah , withdrew the siege of Chunar. This turned out to be a great mistake.
Humayun constructing a new city in Delhi, Dinpanah, while his enemies were strengthening themselves.
He died after regaining Delhi when he slipped down the stairs of the library in the fort at Delhi.
So Lane Poole said, “Humayun stumbled out of his life, as he has stumbled through it.”

2. What do you know of Din-i-llahi ?

Akbar introduced Tauhid-i-Ilahi ( or ) Din Ilahi.
It can be considered a sufistic order
Tauhid-i-Ilahi literally meant divine monotheism.
The Din Ilahi ceased to exist after Akbar.

3. The siege of Chittor by Akbar.

Chittor was conquered by Akbar after a siege of six months.
Rana Udai Singh retreated to the hills.
Yet his generals Jaimal and Patta carried on their fight.
Finally, the generals, along with 30,000 Rajputs were killed.

4. The Mansabdari system of Akbar.

The nobles, civil and military officials combined into title of Mansabdar.
Mansabdar rank was divided into Zat and Sawar.
The former determined the number of soldiers each Mansabdar received ranging from 10 to 10,000.
The latter determined the number of horses under a Mansabdar.

5. European factories established during the Mughal rule.

Portuguese : Goa, Daman, Salsette, Santhome, and Hugli.
Dutch : Masulipatam , Pulicat , Surat , Karaikal , Chinsura , Kasimbazar, Balasore, Nagapattinam, Cochin .
Danes : Tranquebar, Serampore.
French : Surat, Masulipatnam, Pondicherry,Chandernagore.
English: Surat, Madras , Bombay, Calcutta.

6. DaraShukoh

He is the eldest & favourate son of the shahjahan.
He was deeply interested in Sufism.
He was known as the Philosopher Prince.
The translation of Upanishads by DaraShukoh, entitled Sirr-I- Akbar.

7. Kharkhanas

Kharkhana means workshops.
Expensive craft products were produced in Karhanas.
The royal kharkhanas manufactured articles for the use of the royal family and nobility.
The excess production of the artisans was diverted to the merchants and traders for local and distant markets.

8. Kabir

The most important figure of the Bhakti movement was Kabir.
Kabir propounded absolute monotheism.
He condemned image worship, and the caste system.
His popular poetry written in a simple language was spread orally across large parts of north India.

9. AbulFazal

AbulFazal patronised by Akbar.
He composed Akbar Nama and Ain-i-Akbari.
Ain-i-Akbari described Mughal administration.
The Ain-i-Akbari is commendable for its interest in science, statistics, geography and culture.

10. Sufism

its origin in Iran.
India was a fertile soil for the prevalence of Sufism.
It was accepted by the orthodox theologians.
Sufism played a key role in creating religious harmony.

IV. Answer the following in detail

1. "Sher Shah was the forerunner of Akbar in revenue administration" – Explain.

He followed a flexible revenue system.
Land was surveyed and revenue settled according to the fertility of the soil.
In some areas, the jagirdari and zamindari systems were allowed to continue.
In yet other places he arranged to collect only a portion of the gross produce.
He simplified trade imposts, collecting taxes only at the point of entry and the point of sale.
The standardization of the metal content of gold, silver and copper coins also facilitated trade.
His currency system continued through the entire Mughal period and became the basis of the coinage under the British.

2. Explain how Akbar’s religious policy was different from the religious policy of Aurangzeb.

Akbar’s religious policy	Aurangzeb’s religious policy
He abolished the jizya tax and pilgrims tax.	He re imposed the jizya tax and pilgrims tax.
He gave permission to built a new temples.	He issued orders that new temples should not be constructed.
Akbar’s intention was to establish asecular state.	He was true follower of islam and Shariah laws.
His religious policy’s were under the influence of Sufism.	His religious policy’s were rooted due to political compulsions.

3. How did Aurangzeb’s Deccan policy ruin the Mughal empire?

The Deccan policy of Aurangzeb was motivated by the policy of containing the growing influence of the Marathas.
To control the rebellious attitude of the Golkonda and Bijapur.
To curtail the rebellious activities of his son Akbar.
Sikkandar Adil Shah of Bijapur resisted the different forces sent by Aurangzeb.
Aurangzeb sent to Mughal forces against Bijapur in two times, but both time they were defeated.
Finally Aurangzeb entered the battle field and inspired his forces as a result his soldiers fought bravely and put an end.
The Marathas under Shivaji were a threat to Aurangzeb.
As an Impact of his deccan policy, mughal tressuary were empty and many Mughal soldiers were killed.

4. Analyze Mughal society in terms of its economy, trade and commerce.

The Mughal economy was a forest-based agricultural economy.
Different classes of the rural population were involved in agriculture.
The urban economy was based on craft industry.
Iron, copper, diamond mining and gun making were other chief occupations.
Banjaras were specialised traders who carried goods in a large bulk over long distances.
The Coromandel coast was reputed for its textile production.
The movement of goods was facilitated by letters of credit called hundi.
Europeans controlled trade with the West Asia and European countries.

5. Attempt an essay on the splendour of Mughal architecture.

Mughal buildings were noted for the massive structures decorated with bulbous domes, splendorous minarets, cupolas in the four corners, elaborate designs.
During Akbar’s reign, Humayun’s tomb was enclosed with gardens and placed on a raised platform.
The Agra fort built with red sandstone is a specimen where Rajput architectural styles were also incorporated.
The new capital city of Akbar FatehpurSikri enclosed within its walls several inspiring buildings.
The TajMahal is a marble structure on an elevated platform.
The Red Fort in Delhi, encompassed by magnificent buildings like Diwan-i Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, MotiMahal and HiraMahal.
Shahjahan established a new township, Shah jahanabad, where Red Fort and Jama Masjid are located.