Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj established an efficient administrative system with the
Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers). Each minister was responsible for a specific department, such as finance (Amatya), foreign affairs (Sumant), and war (Senapati).
7. The 'Mansabdari System' was a distinctive feature of the administration under the:
a) Sultans of Delhi
b) Mughal Emperors
c) Rajput Rulers
d) Bahmani Sultans
Answer: b) Mughal Emperors
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Explanation: The Mansabdari System was a bureaucratic and military framework introduced by Akbar . All imperial officials were assigned a mansab (rank), which determined their salary, military responsibilities, and status. It was a central pillar of Mughal administration.
8. The Qutub Minar in Delhi was completed by:
a) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
b) Razia Sultan
c) Iltutmish
d) Alauddin Khalji
Answer: c) Iltutmish
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Explanation: The construction of the Qutub Minar was started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak , the founder of the Slave Dynasty. However, it was completed by his successor, Iltutmish . It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
9. The 'Nauroz' festival was introduced in the Mughal court by:
a) Babur, from Central Asian traditions
b) Akbar, from Persian traditions
c) Aurangzeb, from Arabic traditions
d) Shah Jahan, from European traditions
Answer: b) Akbar, from Persian traditions
10. The 'Jizya' tax, re-imposed on non-Muslims, is most famously associated with the reign of:
a) Akbar
b) Shah Jahan
c) Aurangzeb
d) Jahangir
Answer: c) Aurangzeb
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Explanation: The Jizya was a poll tax levied on non-Muslim subjects. While it existed in earlier periods, the Mughal Emperor Akbar had abolished it . It was re-imposed by Aurangzeb in 1679, a move that has been widely noted by historians as a shift in Mughal religious policy.
Month: Current Affairs - October 26, 2025
Category: Business Economy and Banking