The 'Battle of Buxar' (1764) involved which Mughal emperor? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Battle of Buxar' (1764) involved which Mughal emperor?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Bahadur Shah II
C. Muhammad Shah
D. Shah Alam II
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shah Alam II was the Mughal emperor at the time of the Battle of Buxar, though he was not a direct combatant.

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Question #1
Who was the founder of the Slave Dynasty?
A. Balban
B. Raziya Sultan
C. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
D. Iltutmish

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak established the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty in 1206.

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Question #2
The specialized central financial department called 'Diwan-i-Wizarat' under the Delhi Sultanate was headed directly by which official?
A. The Sadr-us-Sudur
B. The Ariz-i-Mamalik
C. The Barid-i-Mamalik
D. The Wazir (Prime Minister)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The 'Diwan-i-Wizarat' was the main financial and revenue ministry of the Sultanate, led by the Wazir, who supervised tax gathering and state expenses.

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Which Sultan of Delhi introduced the controversial token currency system made of brass and copper coins in the 14th century?
A. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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