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Chapter: 09. Akbar

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Practice Exam Paper: Theme 5 — The Mughal Empire: Akbar

Grade Level: Middle School ​Subject: History ​Time Allowed: 2 Hours
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Section A: Objective Type Questions

I. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Choose the correct option for each of the following questions:
At what age did Akbar assume absolute power after dismissing his regent Bairam Khan? (a) 13 (b) 15 © 18 (d) 21
Who was the ruler of Malwa when it was annexed by Akbar’s forces in 1561 CE? (a) Baz Bahadur (b) Udai Singh © Jai Mal (d) Hemu
Practically all Rajput princes accepted Akbar as their overlord by which year? (a) 1556 CE (b) 1570 CE © 1576 CE (d) 1582 CE
What was the name of the standard pure gold coin issued during Akbar’s reign? (a) Mohur (b) Jizya © Jarib (d) Bandobast
Who was Akbar’s court historian and the author of the historical work Akbarnama? (a) Faizi (b) Tulsidas © Birbal (d) Abul Fazl
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II. Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks using the clues from the chapter. Use the exact blank format ‘_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _’:
In 1556 CE, the chief minister and general of Adil Shah who occupied Delhi and Agra was _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Land was surveyed and measured with a bamboo _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ joined together with iron rings instead of hemp rope.
In 1575 CE, Akbar built the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ at his new capital, Fatehpur Sikri, for discussions on religious matters.
The only Hindu courtier to accept Akbar’s new religious order, the Din-i-Ilahi, was _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
To discourage child marriage, Akbar raised the minimum age of marriage to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ years for girls and 16 years for boys.
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III. True or False Questions

State whether the following statements are True or False. If a statement is false, rewrite it correctly:
The Mughal empire was divided into 15 provinces or subas.
A mansab or rank in the Mughal administration was hereditary and passed down to the holder’s children.
The declaration called Mahzar gave Akbar the power to choose between different interpretations of Islamic law.
In Akbar’s land revenue system, the state’s share was half (1/2) of the average produce.
Akbar’s famous Agra Fort was built in red sandstone.
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Section B: Concept Definition and Identification

IV. Explanation of Terms

Define the following historical terms in one or two sentences based on the text:
Jauhar
Sulh-i-Kul
Mansabdar
Pilgrim Tax
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V. Differentiate Between Concepts

Distinguish between the following pairs of concepts:
Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam
Wazir (Diwan) and Mir Bakshi
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Section C: Diagram-Based Analysis

VI. Diagram-Based Question

A hierarchical flowchart showing the administrative subdivisions of the Mughal provincial administration.
[ The Mughal Empire (Emperor) ]
│
▼
[ Provinces / Subas (Subedar & Diwan) ]
│
▼
[ Districts / Sarkars (Government Officials) ]
│
▼
[ Parganas (Government Officials) ]
│
▼
[ Villages (Panchayat) ]
Based on the diagram above, identify the administrative unit that lies directly below the Suba (Province) but above the Pargana.
Who was responsible for governing the administrative unit at the lowest level of this hierarchy?
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Section D: Short & Long Answer Questions

VII. Short Answer Questions

Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences:
Why was Akbar’s position unstable and insecure when he was proclaimed emperor at the age of 13?
What was the significance of the Second Battle of Panipat (1556 CE)?
Explain the role and authority of the vakil in Akbar’s council of ministers.
How did Rana Pratap’s horse, Chetak, show loyalty to his master at the Battle of Haldighati?
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VIII. Long Answer Questions

Answer the following questions in detail:
Explain the key features of the land revenue system introduced by Todar Mal during Akbar’s reign (Todar Mal’s Bandobast).
Discuss Akbar’s religious policy. What measures did he adopt to transform the Islamic Mughal state into a secular one?
Describe Akbar’s Rajput policy. Why did he adopt this policy, and what were its main results?
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