The match (D) Assassination of the 5th Guru Arjan Dev (1706) is incorrect. The Fifth Sikh Guru, Arjan Dev, was martyred in 1606 on the orders of Jahangir for allegedly helping his rebellious son, Prince Khusrau. 1706 is chronologically wrong ...
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Prince Salim (later Emperor Jahangir) was the first Mughal prince to openly rebel and attempt to gain the throne while his father, Akbar, was alive. In 1599, he proclaimed himself emperor in Allahabad. His rebellion was a major stressor for ...
Akbar conferred the prestigious title ‘Kanthabharanavani Vilas’ (meaning ‘The Ornament of the Voice’) upon the legendary musician Tansen. Recognized as a musical genius, Tansen transformed North Indian classical music, especially the Dhrupad style, becoming one of the most celebrated members ...
The ‘Dahsala settlement’ (or Bandobast system) is directly related to Raja Todar Mal, the capable Finance Minister of Emperor Akbar. Implemented in 1580, this revenue system fixed the land revenue based on the average produce and prices of the preceding ...
Akbar bestowed the title of ‘Kaviraj’ (or Kaviraya, meaning ‘King of Poets’) upon his most famous courtier, Birbal (Mahesh Das). Birbal was highly regarded by the emperor for his wisdom, ready wit and poetic talent. He was one of the ...