Class 7 History Chapter 5 Ratna Sagar

Short Answer Type Questions:-

Q1. What has Babur described in Tuzuk-i Baburi?

Ans. In Tuzuk-i Baburi Babur has written about his life in details which includes the physical features, climate, animals, birds, flowers, fruits and the life of people and the places he visited.

Q2. List two problems that Humayun faced when he ascended the throne.

Ans. Two problems which Humanyun faced after ascending the throne are as follows:-

    - absence of a proper system of administration

    - Threat of attack from other kingdoms

Q3. How did Sher Shah encourage trade?

Ans. Sher Shar introduced new silver coin 'rupia', reduced custom duties and also build network of roads to encourage trade.

Q4. Write two steps taken by Akbar to gain the loyalty of Rajputs.

Ans. Two steps of Akbar to gain the loyalty of Rajputs are as follows-

    - He did not interfere in the internal matters of them.

    - He married with Rajput princess Jodha Bai and given religious freedom to her.

Q5. 'Jahangir continued with Akbar's policy of tolerance.' Justify the statement.

Ans. Jahangir continued with Akbar's policy of tolerance because-

    - He married into Rajput families

    - He had appointed Rajput chiefs to higher official posts

    - He did not interfere in the internal matters of Rajputs

Long Answer Type Questions:-

Q1. How did Babur secure his position in India?

Ans. Babur secured his position in India through three battles which are as follows-

    - In 1526 first battle of panipat was fought in which Babut defeated Ibrahim Lodi and gain control over Delhi and Agra.

    - In 1527 he fought battle of Khanua and defeated Rana Sanga of Mewar.

    - He also suppressed the Afgan chiefs in the battle of Ghaghara in 1529

Q2. Discuss the military campaigns of Shah Jahan.

Ans. The military campaigns of Shah Jahan are as follows:-

    - He suppressed the revolt of Bundela Rajputs

    - He invaded Deccan and annexed Ahmadnagar in 1633 AD

    - He also signed peace treaty with Bijapur and Golconda, according to which they had to pay annual tribute to Mughal King.

    - He sent his army to central Asia but fail to establish control over Kandhar.

Q3. Discuss the central and provincial administration of the Mughals.

Ans. In central administration of Mughals the King had absolute power, he was assisted by many officials which are as follows-

    - The Wazir- The Prime Minister

    - The Diwan- The head of revenue department

    - The Mir Bakshi- Looked after military

    - Tha Khan-i-saman- attending needs of royal households

    - The Sadr-i-sadur- keeping records of grants and donations

    - The Qqazi- The chief judge

Provincial administration was divided into several levels-

-  Provinces were called Suba and headed by Subadar.

- Provinces were divided into Sarkar

- Sarkar were divided into Paragana

- Each Paragana had many villages in it.

Q4. Why did Raja Todar Mal introduced a new measuring device for land measurement? What was that measuring device?

Ans. Raja Todar Mal introduced a new tool of measurement for accurate measurement of land, because earlier land was measured with rope, when the rope was dry it shrunk and in wet condition it was stretched, so it was not accurate. The new device was made of bamboo reeds joined together by iron rings, with it land was measured accurately

Q5. Write short notes on - Din-i-Ilahi, Zat and Sawar.

Ans. Din-i Ilahi- It was a religious path shown by Akbar, it was based on Divine Monotheism or believe in one god, the practice of worship the sun, fire and other source of light was important in it, with it Akbar discouraged customs like- Animals sacrifice and Sati practice.

Zat and Sawar- The Mughals introduced mansabdari system in their army. A mansabdar's rank was divided into two- Zat and Sawar. 

    Zat was the number of soldiers under him and Sawar was the number of horses they were expected to maintain.