The world-famous 'Takht-i-Taus' (Peacock Throne), heavily encrusted with diamonds and rubies, was built under the patronage of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The world-famous 'Takht-i-Taus' (Peacock Throne), heavily encrusted with diamonds and rubies, was built under the patronage of:
A. Jahangir
B. Bahadur Shah I
C. Shah Jahan
D. Akbar
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shah Jahan commissioned the extravagant Peacock Throne for his court at the Red Fort. It was later captured and taken to Persia by Nadir Shah in 1739.
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The 'Hem Chandra' challenged Akbar in:
A. Haldighati
B. Khanwa
C. Second Battle of Panipat
D. First Panipat
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Correct Answer: Option C

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Hemu was defeated by Akbar's forces.
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The central administrative post 'Diwan-i-Kohi', which managed agricultural expansions and distributed emergency farming loans, was introduced by:
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C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: Option B

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Muhammad bin Tughlaq created the 'Diwan-i-Amir-Kohi' department to bring uncultivated land under the plow by giving direct financial incentives to farmers.
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Which historic battle fought in 1527 saw Babur deploy field artillery and tactical barricades to defeat the combined Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga of Mewar?
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Correct Answer: Option C

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The Battle of Khanwa was fought near Agra in March 1527. Babur's victory consolidated early Mughal footing in northern India by neutralizing the formidable Rajput confederacy.
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