The Akbar

Description: Test your knowledge about the historical novel 'The Akbar' by Bhabani Bhattacharya.
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What is the name of the Mughal emperor who is the central character in the novel?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel revolves around the life and reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar.

In which year was 'The Akbar' first published?

  1. 1947

  2. 1954

  3. 1960

  4. 1965


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The novel was first published in 1960.

What is the name of Akbar's chief advisor and confidant?

  1. Birbal

  2. Tansen

  3. Abu'l Fazl

  4. Raja Todar Mal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Abu'l Fazl was Akbar's chief advisor and confidant.

Which of Akbar's wives is known for her beauty and intelligence?

  1. Jodha Bai

  2. Mariam-uz-Zamani

  3. Salim Chishti

  4. Anarkali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jodha Bai was Akbar's wife who was known for her beauty and intelligence.

What is the name of Akbar's son and heir apparent?

  1. Jahangir

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Salim


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salim was Akbar's son and heir apparent, who later became emperor Jahangir.

Which of Akbar's policies is known for promoting religious tolerance and harmony?

  1. Din-i Ilahi

  2. Jizya

  3. Mansabdari system

  4. Iqta system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Din-i Ilahi was Akbar's policy that promoted religious tolerance and harmony.

What is the name of the fort that Akbar built in Agra?

  1. Red Fort

  2. Agra Fort

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Lahore Fort


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agra Fort was built by Akbar in Agra.

Which of Akbar's military campaigns resulted in the conquest of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar?

  1. Battle of Haldighati

  2. Battle of Panipat

  3. Battle of Chittorgarh

  4. Battle of Ranthambore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Haldighati resulted in the conquest of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar.

What is the name of the tax that Akbar imposed on non-Muslims?

  1. Jizya

  2. Zakat

  3. Kharaj

  4. Ushr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jizya was the tax that Akbar imposed on non-Muslims.

Which of Akbar's reforms is known for standardizing the land revenue system?

  1. Todar Mal's land revenue system

  2. Mansabdari system

  3. Iqta system

  4. Zamindari system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Todar Mal's land revenue system was Akbar's reform that standardized the land revenue system.

What is the name of the court historian who wrote the Akbarnama?

  1. Abu'l Fazl

  2. Badauni

  3. Nizamuddin Ahmad

  4. Ferishta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abu'l Fazl was the court historian who wrote the Akbarnama.

Which of Akbar's policies is known for promoting meritocracy and efficiency in the administration?

  1. Mansabdari system

  2. Iqta system

  3. Jagirdari system

  4. Zamindari system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mansabdari system was Akbar's policy that promoted meritocracy and efficiency in the administration.

What is the name of the religious movement that Akbar founded?

  1. Din-i Ilahi

  2. Sikhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Din-i Ilahi was the religious movement that Akbar founded.

Which of Akbar's wives is known for her role in promoting education and culture?

  1. Jodha Bai

  2. Mariam-uz-Zamani

  3. Salim Chishti

  4. Anarkali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mariam-uz-Zamani was Akbar's wife who was known for her role in promoting education and culture.

What is the name of the city that Akbar founded as his new capital?

  1. Fatehpur Sikri

  2. Agra

  3. Delhi

  4. Lahore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fatehpur Sikri was the city that Akbar founded as his new capital.

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