Who was the 'Dewan' or prime minister of Shivaji? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the 'Dewan' or prime minister of Shivaji?
A. Tanjore
B. Moropant Pingle
C. Dadoji Konddev
D. Sambhaji
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Moropant Pingle was the first Peshwa (prime minister) under Shivaji.

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Question #1
During the early Mughal phase, the 'Petticoat Government' refers to the brief period of political dominance exercised by which influential noblewoman at Akbar's court?
A. Gulbadan Begum
B. Hamida Banu Begum
C. Ruqaiya Sultan Begum
D. Maham Anaga

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Between 1560 and 1562, Akbar's chief wet-nurse Maham Anaga wielded immense political power at the court, a phase historians sometimes refer to as the 'Petticoat Government'.

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Question #2
Which of the following Mughal emperors was a patron of art and built many monuments in Lahore?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Jahangir

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Shah Jahan built several monuments in Lahore, including the Shalimar Gardens and the Badshahi Mosque.

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Question #3
The 'Battle of Samugarh' was fought between:
A. Akbar and Rana Pratap
B. Shah Jahan and Portuguese
C. Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh
D. Babur and Ibrahim Lodi

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Aurangzeb defeated Dara in the war of succession.

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