The 'Mughal' emperor who was captured by the British after the 1857 revolt was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Mughal' emperor who was captured by the British after the 1857 revolt was:

A. Bahadur Shah I

B. Akbar II

C. Muhammad Shah

D. Bahadur Shah II

Answer: Option D

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Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor and was captured by the British in 1857.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Al-Biruni accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India and authored 'Kitab-ul-Hind' (or Tahqiq-i-Hind), providing an objective and comprehensive account of Indian culture, philosophy, and social structure.

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The 'Bhakti movement' in India emphasized:

A. Elaborate sacrifices

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Bhakti movement stressed devotion (bhakti) to a personal deity and rejected ritualism and caste hierarchy.

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The 'Mughal' emperor who lost Kandahar to the Safavids was:

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Correct Answer: Option D

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