KINGS AND CHRONICLES

 VSATQ(2 MARKS)

Q.1- Name four essence of the subjects, protected by the Mughal emperor, according to his court historian Abul Fazl. 

Ans. These four essence were: 

(i) (a) Life, (b) Property, (c) Honour, (d) Faith. 

(ii) They were called Jan, Mal, Namus and den. In the protection of this the emperor demanded obedience, and share of resources.

 Q.2- Name any two steps that were taken by Akbar to popularise his policy of Sulh-i-kul. 

Ans. (i) He abolished pilgrimage tax in 1563. 

(ii) He also abolished Jazya in 1564. 

Q3. Name the Mughal emperor who reimposed Jazya and when ?

Ans. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb re-imposed Jazya in 1679. 

Q.4- What do you know about Jahanara? What was her contribution in architectural projects?

 Ans. (i) She was the daughter of Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan and sister of Roshanara.

 (ii) She designed an imposing double storeyed caravan-serai having a garden and a courtyard in the new capital of Shah Jahan. 

Q.5- Which work was done by Mir Bakshi and his office? 

Ans. (i) Mir Bakshi was the paymaster in the Mughal court. In the Mughal court, he stood on the right side of the emperor and used to present all candidates for appointment. 

(ii) The officer of the Mir Bakshi prepared orders bearing his seal and signature as well as those of the emperor. 

Q.6- Who started practice of Jharoka darshan? What was his objective behind it? 

Ans. (i) The practice of Jharokha darshan was started by Mughal Emperor, Akbar. 

(ii) His objective behind it was to broaden the acceptance of the imperial authority as part of popular faith. 

Q.7- Who were Zat and Sawar? 

Ans. (i) Zat and Sawar were the ranks awarded to the Mughal officials. 

(ii) Zat represents the position in the imperial hierarchy and salary of the officials. 

Q.8- What is meant by the term 'Kitabkhana'?

 Ans. (i) The literal translation of the term Kitabkhana is library. 

(ii) It was a scriptorium, that is a place where the emperor's collection of manuscripts were kept and new manuscripts were produced.

 Q.9-Who built Fatehpur Sikri and Why? 

Ans. (i) Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri.

 (ii) As it was on direct road to Ajmer where the dargah of Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti, an important pilgrimage centre was located.

 (iii) The white marble tomb for Shaikh Salim Chishti was constructed next to majestic mosque. Buland Darwaja was also constructed by Akbar to remind visitors the Mughals victory over Gujarat. 

Q.10- In which language was the Babur memories written?

 Ans. (i) Babur's memories Tuzuk-i-Babun were originally written in Turkish.

 (ii) They were translated in Persian as 'BabarNama'.