Q30. Which Mughal emperor was the first to have his portrait engraved on coins?
[UPPSC LT Grade Assistant Teacher 2025 – 6 December, Shift 2]
A. Shah Jahan
B. Aurangzeb
C. Akbar
D. Jahangir
Answer: (D) Jahangir
Explanation: Jahangir introduced distinctive portrait coins, demonstrating his interest in imperial imagery and artistic experimentation. His coinage also included zodiacal designs, making it especially remarkable in Mughal numismatic history.
Q29. Which Mughal emperor is known for his autobiography, Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri?
[SSC Stenographer 2025 – 8 August, Shift 2]
A. Jahangir
B. Akbar
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
Answer: (A) Jahangir
Explanation: Jahangir recorded his personal observations, administrative decisions, family affairs and artistic interests in Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri. These Persian memoirs remain an essential primary source for studying early seventeenth-century Mughal history.
Q28. Which Mughal emperor issued silver coins honouring his wife Mehrunnisa?
[SSC MTS 2024 – 17 October, Shift 3]
A. Humayun
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb
D. Akbar
Answer: (B) Jahangir
Explanation: Jahangir issued coins bearing the name of Nur Jahan, originally Mehrunnisa. This exceptional recognition reflected her remarkable political influence and prominent position within the Mughal imperial administration.
Q27. Captain William Hawkins visited India during the reign of which Mughal emperor?
[SSC MTS 2024 – 16 October, Shift 2]
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Babur
D. Shah Jahan
Answer: (B) Jahangir
Explanation: William Hawkins arrived at Jahangir’s court in 1609, representing English commercial interests. He sought trading privileges for the East India Company but encountered significant Portuguese opposition.
Q26. Who came to Jahangir’s court as an English ambassador?
[WBCS 2023 Mains History – Held on 18 August 2024]
A. Sir Thomas Roe
B. Ibn Battuta
C. Nuniz
D. Domingo Paes
Answer: (A) Sir Thomas Roe
Explanation: Sir Thomas Roe represented King James I at Jahangir’s court from 1615 to 1619. His diplomatic mission promoted English commercial interests and strengthened relations with the Mughal government.
Q25. Who succeeded in securing trading concessions for the East India Company from Mughal Emperor Jahangir?
[SSC Stenographer 2023 – 12 October, Shift 3]
A. John Mildenhall
B. Captain Hawkins
C. Captain Best
D. Thomas Roe
Answer: (D) Thomas Roe
Explanation: Thomas Roe negotiated commercial privileges at Jahangir’s court after arriving in 1615. His mission helped consolidate the English East India Company’s trading position within Mughal territories.
Q24. Sisodiya Rajput ruler Amar Singh of Mewar accepted Mughal authority during whose reign?
[SSC CGL 2023 Tier I – 18 July, Shift 3]
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb
D. Babur
Answer: (B) Jahangir
Explanation: Maharana Amar Singh I reached a settlement with Jahangir in 1615 following prolonged military resistance. The agreement recognised Mughal supremacy while preserving important privileges of Mewar’s ruling dynasty.
Q23. Who wrote the biography of Jahangir known as Iqbalnama-i-Jahangiri?
[SSC MTS 2022 Examination – Held on 9 May 2023, Shift 1]
A. Mutamid Khan
B. Inayat Khan
C. Abdul Rahim Khan
D. Abul Fazl
Answer: (A) Mutamid Khan
Explanation: Mutamid Khan compiled Iqbalnama-i-Jahangiri, covering important developments of Jahangir’s reign. Unlike Jahangir’s autobiographical memoirs, this work was prepared by a court historian observing imperial affairs.
Q22. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri was originally written in which language?
[SSC CPO 2022 Tier I – 11 November, Shift 3]
A. Pali
B. Arabic
C. Persian
D. Sanskrit
Answer: (C) Persian
Explanation: Jahangir composed his memoirs in Persian, the principal administrative and literary language of the Mughal court. The text provides firsthand information about politics, cultural patronage and imperial governance.
Q21. In which year did Mehrunnisa marry Emperor Jahangir?
[SSC MTS 2022 – 26 July, Shift 1]
A. 1620
B. 1602
C. 1611
D. 1603
Answer: (C) 1611
Explanation: Mehrunnisa married Jahangir in 1611 and subsequently became celebrated as Nur Jahan. She exercised considerable influence over appointments, court politics, diplomatic affairs and imperial artistic patronage.
