SSC Medieval History Set- 6
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
TCS Pattern MCQs
Date:- 30/04/2026
1. ...............has been called the "architect king" as during his reign, the world witnessed a unique development of arts and culture of the Mughal Empire.
2. The Red Fort and the Jama Masjid in Delhi stand out as towering achievements of architecture during the reign of _______
3. Shah Jahan (1627-1657 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?
4. Buland Darwaza built by Akbar is in which city?
5. Buland Darwaza located in Fatehpur Sikri is the entrance gate of which of the following mosques?
7. Before taking over the Mughal throne, Shah Jahan was called_____.
8. Alamgir was the title of which Mughal emperor?
9. The art of ornamentation, called Pietra dura, became popular during whose reign?
10. The name of the eldest son of Shah Jahan was–
11. The Treaty of Purandar was signed between:
12. Aurangzeb put his father……….under house arrest in Agra Fort.
13. In Akbar’ regime…..was the military head.
14. The term 'Sarkar' in Mughal administration stands for :
15. Which Mughal Prince translated the Upanishads into Persian in 1657?
16. Sikandra is the final resting place of Emperor_
17. Who introduced 'Charbagh' style of architecture in India?
18. Aurangzeb was the son of………..
19. Akbar’s tomb is located at which of the following places?
20. When did Akbar built Buland Darwaza?
21. Shah Jahan was the………Mughal ruler.
22. In the context of Mughal administration, which of the following is the most appropriate definition of 'Abwab'?
23. Who started the Mansabdari system in the Mughal administrative system?
24. Sarai Noormahal is a centrally protected monument of India. In which state of India is it located?
25. Khas Mahal and the Shish Mahal are built in which World Heritage Monument?
26. In the context of Mughal rule the term 'Seizure' refers to which system?
27. Jizya Tax, during the Mughal Empire was a tax levied on:
28. Who among the following had been given the title of 'Sultan Buland Iqbal' by Shah Jahan?
29. Who among the following built the Red Fort in Delhi?
30. Moti Masjid is situated in which of these World Heritage Sites?
31. Which Mughal ruler built the Moti Masjid of Delhi?
32. Which of the following rulers is credited with the construction of the Purana Qila in Delhi?
33. As described in ‘Ain-i-Akbari’ by Abul Fazl-i-Allami, ‘gaz’ (unit of measuring length) was divided into equal parts called ______.
34. Who introduced Mansabdari system in India?
35. Francois Bernier, a Frenchman was associated with the Mughal court, as a physician to Prince Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Emperor ...........
36. Which of the following cities was the first planned city of the Mughals?
37. In which year did Akbar analyse the state revenue statistics for the last 10 years, which contained information on price fluctuations and land productivity?
38. The renowned peacock throne was made for the Mughal emperor_______.
39. Tomb of ……. Is situated in Sikandra.
40. The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, inlaid with Pietra dura decoration, is located at______.
41. Which Mughal emperor built the city called 'Makhsudabad' later popularly known as Murshidabad?
42. What was the meaning of the word ‘Bhog’ in the medieval period?
43. Who was the first garden-tomb of the Indian subcontinent?
44. The Peacock Throne was a famous jewelled throne that was the seat of the..............emperors of India.
45. It was under the reign of _____that the Mughal Empire reached its peak in matter of area.
46. The terms 'Jat and Sawar' are related to which of the following administrative systems?
47. Aurangzeb, the Mughal Emperor died in?
48. Aurangzeb (1658-1707 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?
49. The silver coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri was called.
50. Which of the following monuments was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah?
