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12821
Who was the chief architect of the Taj Mahal?
A. Mir Abd-ul Karim
B. Ustad Ahmad Lahori
C. Makramat Khan
D. Ustad Isa
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Ustad Ahmad Lahori is generally credited as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal.
12822
In which year did the construction of the Taj Mahal begin?
A. 1628
B. 1632
C. 1648
D. 1653
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Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 AD, shortly after the death of Mumtaz Mahal in 1631.
12823
Shah Jahan is popularly known by which title due to his immense contribution to architecture?
A. Engineer King
B. Prince of Builders
C. Architect of Islam
D. King of the World
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Shah Jahan is often called the 'Prince of Builders' or 'Engineer King' because Mughal architecture reached its zenith during his reign.
12824
The 'Sadr-us-Sudur' in Akbar's administration was the head of which department?
A. Finance
B. Religious affairs and charities
C. Military
D. Foreign affairs
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The Sadr-us-Sudur was the chief advisor on religious matters and was responsible for distributing grants (Madad-i-Maash) and charities to scholars and the needy.
12825
What was the primary currency coin during Akbar's reign?
A. Tanka
B. Jital
C. Rupiya
D. Mohur
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Akbar standardized the silver coin known as the 'Rupiya', which became the standard currency of the empire, along with the copper Dam and gold Mohur.
12826
Akbar's 'Navratnas' (Nine Gems) included which famous musician?
A. Baiju Bawra
B. Tansen
C. Baz Bahadur
D. Surdas
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Mian Tansen was the legendary musician among Akbar's Navratnas, known for his dhrupad compositions and innovation of ragas.
12827
Which artist was given the title 'Shirin Qalam' by Akbar?
A. Daswant
B. Abdus Samad
C. Basawan
D. Mansur
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Abdus Samad, a Persian master painter, was conferred the title 'Shirin Qalam' (Sweet Pen) by Akbar for his calligraphy and painting skills.
12828
What was the 'Karori' experiment in Akbar's revenue administration?
A. Appointment of officials to collect a crore dams
B. Introduction of a new crop
C. A military campaign
D. A religious tax
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In 1573, Akbar appointed officials called 'Karoris' who were responsible for measuring land and collecting revenue amounting to one crore (karor) dams.
12829
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian under Akbar's patronage as:
A. Tutinama
B. Razmnama
C. Hamzanama
D. Baburnama
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The Mahabharata was translated into Persian and titled 'Razmnama' (Book of Wars) by a team of scholars including Badayuni.
12830
Which year did Akbar abolish the Pilgrim Tax?
A. 1562
B. 1563
C. 1564
D. 1575
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Akbar abolished the tax on Hindu pilgrims in 1563 at Mathura, considering it unfair to tax people for worshipping.
