1. Which Mughal emperor followed a policy of diplomacy and matrimonial alliances with Rajputs?
   A) Babur
   B) Akbar
   C) Aurangzeb
   D) Bahadur Shah I
   
2. Which Rajput kingdom strongly resisted Mughal rule and refused to submit to Akbar?
   A) Jaipur
   B) Mewar
   C) Marwar
   D) Gwalior
   
3. Which Rajput ruler formed a matrimonial alliance with Akbar by marrying his daughter to him?
   A) Rana Sanga
   B) Raja Man Singh
   C) Raja Bharmal of Amer
   D) Maharana Pratap
   
4. Which Mughal ruler faced strong resistance from the Marathas under Shivaji?
   A) Babur
   B) Akbar
   C) Aurangzeb
   D) Jahangir
   
5. What was the significance of Akbar’s policy of Sulh-i-Kul?
   A) It promoted religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence
   B) It restricted non-Muslims from holding administrative positions
   C) It banned Hindu rituals in Mughal territories
   D) It imposed jizya tax on all subjects
   
6. Which Mughal emperor abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims?
   A) Babur
   B) Akbar
   C) Aurangzeb
   D) Shah Jahan
   
7. Jahangir’s relations with which Sikh Guru led to a conflict resulting in the Guru’s execution?
   A) Guru Nanak
   B) Guru Tegh Bahadur
   C) Guru Gobind Singh
   D) Guru Arjan Dev
   
8. The Treaty of Purandar (1665) was signed between Aurangzeb’s general and which Maratha leader?
   A) Shivaji
   B) Sambhaji
   C) Bajirao I
   D) Shahuji
   
9. How did Shah Jahan deal with the Rajput kingdoms?
   A) He continued Akbar’s policy of alliances and respected Rajput rulers
   B) He forcefully annexed all Rajput territories
   C) He expelled all Rajput officials from the Mughal administration
   D) He converted all Rajput rulers to Islam
   
10. Which European power established diplomatic relations with Jahangir’s court?
    A) Portuguese
    B) British
    C) French
    D) Dutch
    

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Answers and Explanations

1. B) Akbar
   Akbar established matrimonial alliances with Rajput rulers and followed a policy of diplomacy.
   
2. B) Mewar
   Mewar, under Maharana Pratap, strongly resisted Mughal expansion and refused to accept Mughal rule.
   
3. C) Raja Bharmal of Amer
   Raja Bharmal of Amer gave his daughter Jodha Bai in marriage to Akbar, forming a strong alliance.
   
4. C) Aurangzeb
   Aurangzeb faced strong resistance from the Marathas under Shivaji, leading to prolonged conflicts.
   
5. A) It promoted religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence
   Sulh-i-Kul was Akbar’s policy of universal peace and religious tolerance.
   
6. B) Akbar
   Akbar abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims to promote religious harmony.
   
7. D) Guru Arjan Dev
   Jahangir ordered the execution of Guru Arjan Dev, leading to increased tensions between the Mughals and Sikhs.
   
8. A) Shivaji
   The Treaty of Purandar (1665) was signed between Shivaji and Aurangzeb’s general, Raja Jai Singh.
   
9. A) He continued Akbar’s policy of alliances and respected Rajput rulers
   Shah Jahan maintained friendly relations with Rajput rulers and retained them in the Mughal administration.
   

B) British
The British, represented by Sir Thomas Roe, established diplomatic relations with Jahangir’s court.