Mughal Period: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Mughal Period (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 1996Medieval History · Mughal Period
Q1. Mughal painting reached its zenith under:
Explanation
Mughal paintings blended indigenous Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles, creating a unique and distinct art form.
Option (c) is correct: Mughal painting reached its zenith during the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605-1627). His reign is regarded as a period of flourishing artistic achievements, particularly in miniature painting. Under his patronage, Mughal painting became more sophisticated, with detailed depictions of portraits, court scenes, hunting scenes, religious themes, and landscapes. He employed Ustad Mansur to achieve unparalleled sophistication in Mughal art and showcased a great fascination for nature and portraiture.
UPSC 1996Medieval History · Mughal Period
Q2. In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced for:
Explanation
The Mansabdari system was a significant administrative framework introduced by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. The system was a hierarchical structure that catered to both military and civil administration.
Option (d) is correct: The Mansabdari system provided a centralized structure with clear ranks and responsibilities, ensuring smooth administration. This system ensured the recruitment of competent and loyal soldiers, with each Mansabdar responsible for a specific number of soldiers, fostering discipline and efficiency. Mansabdars managed tax collection and land revenue, contributing to the imperial treasury, reducing corruption, and ensuring fair resource distribution.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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1996
(c) Jahangir
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1996
(d) Effecting clean administration
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Mughal Period?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Mughal Period (Medieval History), asked from 1996 to 2021. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on Mughal Period (Medieval History) are available for 13 years, from 1996 to 2021. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
