Mughal Empire: Polity, Administration and Economy

11. The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British political influence in India during the reign of which Mughal emperor?
A) Babur
B) Akbar
C) Aurangzeb
D) Shah Alam II

12. The Mughal Empire declined significantly after the reign of:
A) Babur
B) Akbar
C) Aurangzeb
D) Shah Jahan

13. The official language of the Mughal court and administration was:
A) Persian
B) Arabic
C) Urdu
D) Sanskrit

14. The Taj Mahal, a famous Mughal monument, was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. Where is it located?
A) Delhi
B) Agra
C) Jaipur
D) Lahore

15. The Mughal Empire was known for its flourishing trade with which European power?
A) France
B) Spain
C) Portugal
D) England