Q11. The document known as the Mahzar, issued by Akbar in 1579, is best defined as:
Mughal Empire: Administration and Policies: RAS Prelims MCQs
14 RAS Prelims MCQs on the Mughal Empire’s administration and policies deal with the early battles, Humayun’s exile, Akbar’s early reign and his Rajput policy. The Battles of Panipat, Khanwa and Kannauj, the Second Battle of Panipat, the Mahzar of 1579 and the order in which Rajput states submitted are asked as facts and sequences.
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Q12. Following the dismissal of Bairam Khan, Akbar’s administration experienced a brief phase heavily influenced by Maham Anaga and her relatives. This period (1560-1562) is historically referred to as the:
Explanation
The period from 1560 to 1562, when Maham Anaga and her relatives influenced the administration, is called the Petticoat Government.
Q13. Select the correct sequence of the Rajput states that submitted to Akbar’s suzerainty in chronological order:
Explanation
Amber and Merta submitted in 1562, Chittor was taken in 1568 and Ranthambore in 1569. The order is Amber, Merta, Chittor, Ranthambore.
Q14. Who was the first Rajput ruler to voluntarily accept Akbar’s suzerainty and enter into a matrimonial alliance with him?
Explanation
Raja Bharmal of Amber was the first Rajput ruler to accept Akbar’s suzerainty willingly, and he married his daughter to Akbar.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 11 | (d) A declaration making Akbar the supreme arbiter of Islamic law. |
| 12 | (c) Petticoat Government |
| 13 | (c) Amber, Merta, Chittor, Ranthambore |
| 14 | (d) Raja Bharmal of Amber |
Key facts from Mughal Empire: Administration and Policies
- At the First Battle of Panipat (1526) Babur used the Tulughma tactic; at Khanwa (1527) he defeated Rana Sanga.
- Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah at the Battle of Kannauj (Bilgram), which forced him into exile.
- Hemu was the Wazir of Adil Shah Suri before the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556.
- Akbar dismissed Bairam Khan in 1560; the period of Maham Anaga’s influence is called the Petticoat Government.
- The Mahzar of 1579 made Akbar the supreme arbiter of Islamic law.
- Raja Bharmal of Amber was the first Rajput ruler to accept Akbar willingly and marry into the family; Amber, Merta, Chittor and Ranthambore submitted in that order.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Mughal Empire: Administration and Policies?
This page has 14 practice MCQs on Mughal Empire: Administration and Policies (Medieval Indian History). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What was the Tulughma tactic?
A tactic used by Babur at Panipat in 1526. The army was divided into left, right and centre, and flanking units wheeled around to attack the enemy from behind. It was borrowed from Central Asian warfare and, together with artillery, won him the battle.
What was the Mahzar of 1579?
A declaration issued by Akbar making him the supreme arbiter of Islamic law when the ulema disagreed. It strengthened the emperor’s authority over religious matters and is often linked with his later policy of religious tolerance.
Who was the first Rajput ruler to accept Akbar?
Raja Bharmal of Amber, who accepted Akbar’s suzerainty voluntarily in 1562 and married his daughter to Akbar. This began the Mughal alliance with the Rajputs and led to Amber’s long service to the empire.