Which Mughal emperor granted the English East India Company trading rights? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Mughal emperor granted the English East India Company trading rights?

A. Akbar

B. Jahangir

C. Aurangzeb

D. Shah Jahan

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Jahangir issued a farman allowing English trade.

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Which battle in 1192 paved the way for the establishment of Muslim rule in North India?

A. Battle of Tarain (First)

B. Battle of Panipat

C. Battle of Chandawar

D. Battle of Tarain (Second)

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori, and Ghori's victory led to the establishment of Muslim rule in North India.

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The classic architectural technique of 'Pietra Dura' inlay work is seen in its earliest extensive form in which Mughal building?

A. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah at Agra

B. Humayun's Tomb

C. Taj Mahal

D. Diwan-i-Khas at Delhi

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Completed in 1628, the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah stands out as the first Mughal structure to use extensive Pietra Dura work, paving the way for the grand styles seen later under Shah Jahan.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Lodi' style of architecture?

A. High domes with lotus finials

B. Battered walls

C. Pointed arches

D. Extensive use of glazed tiles

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Lodi architecture features high domes with lotus finials, as seen in the tombs of Sikandar Lodi and others.

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