CG Board Class 7 History The Foundation of the Mughal Empire Textbook Exercises which includes Fill in the blanks, Question Answers and Extra Question and Answers from the Chapter.
Fill in the blanks:
- The officials of the Mughal Empire were called mansabdars.
- Abul Fazl wrote Akbarnama.
- The mansabdars had to maintain a troop of cavalry and infantry.
- The salaries of mansabdars were paid in the form of jagirs.
- The coin made of bronze is called dam and the coin made of silver is called rupaiya.
True or false:
- During Akbar’s reign, farmers had to pay taxes in the form of cash, not grain.[ False]
- Officials did measure the cultivated land of farmers before deciding the tax they had to pay. [True]
- Farmers did not have to give a fourth of their harvest as tax. The normal rates were a third or one-half of the value of the crop.[ False]
- The statement is true. The zamindars helped the officials to collect taxes. [True]
Answers the following questions in 3-4 lines
Q: What is the source of our information on the life of Babur?
The source of our information on the life of Babur is his autobiography, popularly known as Babarnama.
Q: Why did Humayun flee from India?
Humayun fled from India because he was defeated by Sher Shah, the Afghan ruler of the region, and lost control of his territories.
Q: Was Chattisgarh a part of Akbar’s empire?
Chattisgarh was not initially a part of Akbar’s empire. It was ruled by the Kalchuri dynasty.
Q: Which art did Babur take steps to develop in India?
Babur took steps to develop the art of gardening and horticulture in India.
Q: Why did Rana Pratap not accept the authority of Akbar?
Rana Pratap did not accept the authority of Akbar because he refused to submit to Mughal rule and continued to resist the Mughals in the hilly regions of Mewar.
Q: Which policies of Akbar influenced the people the most?
Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance and inclusion influenced the people the most, as it promoted peace and unity among diverse religious and cultural groups.
Q: Who appointed the mansabdars?
The emperor, Akbar, appointed the mansabdars personally.
Q: Why were the mansabdars routinely transferred?
Mansabdars were routinely transferred to prevent them from getting too close to the local population and potentially revolting against the emperor.
Q: Describe the religious policies adopted by Akbar.
Akbar adopted a policy of religious tolerance and inclusion. He held discourses on religion with leaders of different faiths, abolished certain discriminatory taxes, encouraged the translation of religious texts, and celebrated festivals from various religions to promote unity and diversity.
Q: Describe the main aspects of Akbar’s revenue system.
The main aspects of Akbar’s revenue system included tax collection in cash, determined based on the acreage of cultivated land, and the introduction of the mansabdari system where officers collected revenue from specific areas, known as jagirs, and were compensated from those collections. This system helped fund the Mughal Empire’s expenses.
