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Which of the following historians called Shah Jahan’s reign the ‘Golden Age’ of the Mughal period?
The historian most associated with labeling Shah Jahan’s rule the 'Golden Age' of the Mughal Empire is A. L. Srivastava. This title is bestowed because the period (1628-1658) represents the zenith of Mughal artistic achievement, particularly in architecture. The construction of enduring masterpiecesRead more
The historian most associated with labeling Shah Jahan’s rule the ‘Golden Age’ of the Mughal Empire is A. L. Srivastava. This title is bestowed because the period (1628-1658) represents the zenith of Mughal artistic achievement, particularly in architecture. The construction of enduring masterpieces like the Taj Mahal, the Jama Masjid and the Red Fort showcased extraordinary wealth and refinement. However, other historians challenge this view, pointing to the economic strain on the common people caused by the massive expenditures on these very monuments.
See lessPatna was made the provincial capital by: (A) Alauddin Hussain Shah (B) Ibrahim Lodi (C) Sher Shah (D) Prince Azim
Patna was established as the provincial capital and a fortified administrative centre by Sher Shah Suri in 1541 AD. Recognizing the strategic location of the ancient city of Pataliputra, standing at the confluence of the Son and Ganges rivers, Sher Shah built a strong fort and declared it the seat oRead more
Patna was established as the provincial capital and a fortified administrative centre by Sher Shah Suri in 1541 AD. Recognizing the strategic location of the ancient city of Pataliputra, standing at the confluence of the Son and Ganges rivers, Sher Shah built a strong fort and declared it the seat of government for the Bihar province. This reconstruction and focus on Patna were part of Sher Shah’s wider, efficient administrative and infrastructure reforms, including the construction of the Grand Trunk Road, which linked Patna to the rest of his vast empire.
See lessWho was the last Mughal emperor to sit on the Peacock Throne (‘Takht-e-Taus’)?
Muhammad Shah 'Rangila' (reigned 1719–1748) holds the unfortunate distinction of being the last Mughal emperor to possess the magnificent Peacock Throne (Takht-e-Taus). This priceless symbol of Mughal sovereignty originally built by Shah Jahan, was captured and seized by the Persian invader Nadir ShRead more
Muhammad Shah ‘Rangila’ (reigned 1719–1748) holds the unfortunate distinction of being the last Mughal emperor to possess the magnificent Peacock Throne (Takht-e-Taus). This priceless symbol of Mughal sovereignty originally built by Shah Jahan, was captured and seized by the Persian invader Nadir Shah following his decisive victory at the Battle of Karnal and the subsequent sack of Delhi in 1739. After its theft, the throne was transported to Persia and its disappearance marked a symbolic and devastating low point for the declining Mughal Empire.
See less‘Dastan-e-Amir Hamza’ was illustrated by whom?
The massive manuscript project, 'Dastan-e-Amir Hamza' (The Adventures of Amir Hamza), was illustrated under the joint supervision of two founding masters of the Mughal school of painting: Mir Sayyid Ali and later, Abdus Samad. Commissioned by Akbar in the 1560s, this work was a key initiative to devRead more
The massive manuscript project, ‘Dastan-e-Amir Hamza’ (The Adventures of Amir Hamza), was illustrated under the joint supervision of two founding masters of the Mughal school of painting: Mir Sayyid Ali and later, Abdus Samad. Commissioned by Akbar in the 1560s, this work was a key initiative to develop a new court style by combining Persian and Indian techniques. It comprised over 1,400 large paintings, created on cloth and required a workshop of over one hundred artists working over fifteen years to complete.
See lessWhich of the following Sultans first adopted the title of ‘Hazrat-e-Ala’ and later that of Sultan?
Sher Shah Suri initially adopted the title 'Hazrat-e-Ala' after successfully defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun at the Battle of Chausa in 1539. This title means 'Exalted Presence' and was a conscious, but relatively humble, declaration of independent sovereignty. However, after securing a final,Read more
Sher Shah Suri initially adopted the title ‘Hazrat-e-Ala’ after successfully defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun at the Battle of Chausa in 1539. This title means ‘Exalted Presence’ and was a conscious, but relatively humble, declaration of independent sovereignty. However, after securing a final, crushing victory over Humayun at the Battle of Bilgram (Kannauj) in 1540, which established the Sur dynasty, he ascended the throne and formally adopted the grander imperial title of Sultan and Shah.
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