Mughal Empire: Society, Culture, Arts, Architecture & Literature

31. The “Ain-i-Akbari,” a detailed record of Akbar’s administration, was written by:
a) Birbal
b) Raja Todar Mal
c) Abul Fazl
d) Faizi

32. The Mughal ruler who was known for his policy of “inflicting pain” on prisoners of war was:
a) Babur
b) Akbar
c) Jahangir
d) Aurangzeb

33. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb banned the playing of which musical instrument in his court?
a) Sitar
b) Tabla
c) Veena
d) Sarod

34. The architectural masterpiece “Red Fort” in Delhi was built by:
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb

35. The famous Mughal queen known for her architectural patronage, including the “Itimad-ud-Daulah” tomb, was:
a) Jahanara Begum
b) Nur Jahan
c) Mumtaz Mahal
d) Gulbadan Begum