The 'Purana Qila' was built by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Purana Qila' was built by:
A. Humayun
B. Akbar
C. Sher Shah Suri
D. Shah Jahan
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sher Shah constructed Purana Qila in Delhi.
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Question #1
The dynamic 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi' taxes collected by the Marathas were assessed on what underlying basis?
A. Chauth was 50% of the produce; Sardeshmukhi was a tax on dynamic forest goods.
B. Chauth was a trade tax on ports; Sardeshmukhi was a religious tax on non-Marathas.
C. Chauth was 25% of land revenue; Sardeshmukhi was an additional 10% levy based on hereditary claims.
D. Chauth was a 10% tax; Sardeshmukhi was a 50% emergency wartime crop levy.
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Chauth was a 25% tax levied on non-Maratha territories to protect them from raids, while Sardeshmukhi was an extra 10% tax collected based on Shivaji's claim as the supreme hereditary head.
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Question #2
Sikandar Lodi, an accomplished scholar and ruler, composed Persian poetry under which famous pen name?
A. Zafar
B. Gulrukhi
C. Makhfi
D. Hasrat
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sikandar Lodi was a patron of literature and an accomplished poet himself, writing Persian verses under the pen name 'Gulrukhi'.
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Question #3
Which historic battle in 1739 CE saw Nadir Shah completely defeat the large but disorganized Mughal army of Emperor Muhammad Shah Rangila within a few hours?
A. Battle of Delhi
B. Battle of Buxar
C. Battle of Panipat
D. Battle of Karnal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Battle of Karnal was fought on February 24, 1739. Nadir Shah's superior artillery and tactics crushed the Mughal forces, paving the way to Delhi.
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