The 'Mughal' succession followed: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Mughal' succession followed:
A. Primogeniture not strictly
B. Appointment by Caliph
C. Election
D. Strict primogeniture
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Often led to wars of succession.

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Question #1
The administrative mechanism of 'Iqta', where land revenues were assigned to officers in lieu of cash salaries, was first given a formal legal structure by:
A. Shamsuddin Iltutmish
B. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
C. Ghiyasuddin Balban
D. Alauddin Khalji

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sultan Iltutmish regularized the Iqta system across northern India to collect revenue from distant provinces and tie the interests of his military commanders to the Delhi throne.

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Question #2
The 'Battle of Plassey' (1757) and 'Battle of Buxar' (1764) are part of modern history, but medieval period ends around 1700s. However, the decline of the Mughal Empire is often considered medieval. Which Mughal ruler lost the Battle of Buxar?
A. Muhammad Shah
B. Akbar II
C. Shah Alam II
D. Bahadur Shah II

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Shah Alam II was the Mughal emperor at the time of the Battle of Buxar (1764), though he was not directly commanding the combined forces.

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Question #3
Muhammad Ghori's invasion led to the establishment of Muslim rule after which battle?
A. Second Battle of Tarain
B. Battle of Khanwa
C. First Battle of Tarain
D. Battle of Chandawar

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 established Ghori's control.

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