Mughal empire — UPSC Prelims PYQs

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct? 1. They acted as army fortresses. 2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles. 3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles. 4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles. Select the answer using the code given below:

Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalalud- din Khalji. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. 3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of the north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

“Yoga Vasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang - In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian - Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar - Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 3. The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. PYQs ANALYSIS Sr. No Topic 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Total 1 Early Medieval Period 1 1 1 1 4 2 The Delhi Sultanate 2 1 1 4 3 Regional Kingdom 1 1 1 1 4 4 Vijayanagar Empire 1 1 1 1 4 5 Bhakti and Sufi Movement 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 Mughal Period 1 3 1 5 7 Miscellaneous 1 1 1 3 Total 5 4 2 5 1 1 4 4 2 1 1 - 30 * Question count may vary due to subjectivity Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. 2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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 codes given below.

Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was: