Mughal Period: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Mughal Period (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2001Medieval History · Mughal Period
Q1. Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal period?
Explanation
The Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) was a symbolic and ceremonial term often associated with structures built or designated during the Mughal period that signified spiritual or geographical connections to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam.
Option (d) is correct: During the Mughal period, the port of Surat was referred to as Babul Makka due to its importance as a major trading port and its role in facilitating the pilgrimage to Makka.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2001
(d) Surat
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Mughal Period?
This page covers 1 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.
