Class 4 Social Science Empires of India
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- The capital of the Mauryan Empire was located at Pataliputra .
- Akbar, the greatest emperor of the Mughal dynasty, formed strong and stable ties with many Rajput kings.
- Akbar’s court was adorned with nine famous men known as the nine jewels or navaratnas.
- One of Akbar’s trusted advisors and a member of the navaratnas was Birbal, whose tales of wit and humor are still famous.
- Akbar had a passion for knowledge, art, and architecture.
State True or False
- Chandragupta Maurya was the first Mauryan king. Answer: True
- Ashoka’s vow to never fight wars came after the conflict with the state of Kalinga. Answer: True
- The Mughal Empire was established in ancient India. Answer: False
- Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire. Answer: True
- Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal Empire during Akbar’s reign. Answer: True
- Akbar developed good relations with many Tamil kings during his rule. Answer: False
- The nine famous men in Akbar’s court were known as the ten jewels. Answer: False
- Birbal, a member of Akbar’s court, was known for his military achievements. Answer: False
- Akbar had a passion for reading and writing. Answer: False
- Akbar treated people of all religions with equal respect. Answer: True
Answer the following questions:
Q: Who was the first Mauryan king?
A: Chandragupta Maurya.
Q: After which war did Ashoka vow to never fight again?
A: War against Kalinga.
Q: Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
A: Babur.
Q: What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?
A: Pataliputra (present-day Patna).
Q: Which city served as the capital of the Mughal Empire during Akbar’s reign?
A: Fatehpur Sikri.
Q: With whom did Akbar form strong ties to ensure a stable empire?
A: Rajput kings.
