The Last Mughal Emperor

Description: Test your knowledge about the life and reign of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal Emperor of India.
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In which year did Bahadur Shah Zafar ascend to the throne of the Mughal Empire?

  1. 1837

  2. 1842

  3. 1857

  4. 1870


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bahadur Shah Zafar became the Mughal Emperor in 1837 after the death of his father, Akbar II.

Which British Governor-General of India was responsible for deposing Bahadur Shah Zafar and exiling him to Rangoon?

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Canning

  3. Lord Elgin

  4. Lord Lytton


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which led to the deposition and exile of Bahadur Shah Zafar.

What was the title given to Bahadur Shah Zafar after his deposition?

  1. Nawab of Oudh

  2. King of Delhi

  3. Emperor of India

  4. Prince of Arcot


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

After his deposition, Bahadur Shah Zafar was given the title of King of Delhi, but he was stripped of all political power.

Where was Bahadur Shah Zafar exiled after the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

  1. Rangoon, Burma

  2. Calcutta, India

  3. London, England

  4. Singapore, Malaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled to Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar) after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

In which year did Bahadur Shah Zafar die in exile?

  1. 1862

  2. 1867

  3. 1872

  4. 1880


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bahadur Shah Zafar died in exile in Rangoon, Burma in 1862.

Which Mughal emperor preceded Bahadur Shah Zafar?

  1. Akbar II

  2. Shah Alam II

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Jahangir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akbar II was the Mughal emperor who preceded Bahadur Shah Zafar.

What was the name of Bahadur Shah Zafar's eldest son?

  1. Jawan Bakht

  2. Mirza Mughal

  3. Mirza Abu Bakht

  4. Mirza Jawan Bakht


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mirza Jawan Bakht was the eldest son of Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Which British official was responsible for capturing Bahadur Shah Zafar after the fall of Delhi in 1857?

  1. Major Hodson

  2. General Nicholson

  3. Lord Canning

  4. Sir John Lawrence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Major Hodson was the British official who captured Bahadur Shah Zafar after the fall of Delhi in 1857.

What was the name of Bahadur Shah Zafar's wife?

  1. Zeenat Mahal

  2. Begum Samru

  3. Mumtaz Mahal

  4. Nur Jahan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zeenat Mahal was the wife of Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Which Mughal emperor was known as the 'Great Mughal'?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akbar was known as the 'Great Mughal' due to his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements.

What was the name of the Mughal capital city built by Shah Jahan?

  1. Agra

  2. Delhi

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Lahore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shah Jahan built the Mughal capital city of Delhi, which is now known as Old Delhi.

Which Mughal emperor was known for his love of music and poetry?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jahangir was known for his love of music and poetry, and he was a patron of the arts.

What was the name of the Mughal emperor who expanded the empire to its greatest extent?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aurangzeb expanded the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent, conquering much of the Deccan Plateau and parts of South India.

Which Mughal emperor was known for his religious tolerance?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akbar was known for his religious tolerance, and he promoted a policy of coexistence between Hindus and Muslims.

What was the name of the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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