The 'Mughal' empire's de jure authority ended with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Mughal' empire's de jure authority ended with:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Muhammad Shah
C. Aurangzeb
D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last nominal emperor.

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Question #1
The famous Kashmiri saint and poet Lal Ded wrote short, powerful four-line mystic verses that are known in regional literature as:
A. Dohas
B. Shlokas
C. Abhangs
D. Vakhs

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lal Ded's verses are called 'Vakhs' (meaning speech or sayings). These short, poetic songs carry deep spiritual insights and helped shape early Kashmiri literature.

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Question #2
The specific central tax department called 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj', created to track and collect unpaid revenue balances from corrupt officials, was established by:
A. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B. Ghiyasuddin Balban
C. Iltutmish
D. Alauddin Khalji

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji set up the 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj' to eliminate corruption among rural revenue collectors (like Khots and Muqaddams) and recover every outstanding tax balance.

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Question #3
The 'Sarai' system improved:
A. Agriculture
B. Military recruitment
C. Communication
D. Tax collection

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Facilitated travel and trade.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India