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 2002Medieval History · Mughal Period
Q1. The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh campaign was to:
Explanation
Balkh, in modern day Northern Afghanistan, was a gateway to Central Asia and a significant center of trade and culture. The region was also critical for securing the northwestern frontier of the Mughal Empire from Uzbek threats.
Option (a) is correct: Shah Jahan’s Balkh Campaign (1646 to 1647) was a military expedition to consolidate and expand the Mughal Empire’s influence in Central Asia. The campaign was aimed at asserting Mughal control and securing a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul. During this period Balkh was controlled by Uzbeks, under Nazr Muhammad Khan. The Mughal forces successfully captured Balkh and Badakhshan with minimal resistance, as Nazr Muhammad fled to Iran. In 1647, Shah Jahan decided to withdraw Mughal forces from Balk and the region reverted to Uzbek control.
Answer key for these questions
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2002
(a) Secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul
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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.
