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HPSC HCS 2017 · Question 21 of 100

Match the years with important events of emperor Akbar's reign Column I Column II 1.1564 a.Dahsala system 2.1575 b.Proclamation of Mahzar 3.1579 c.Abolition of Jiziya 4.1582 d.Establishment of Ibadat Khana

Medieval History

  1. A1-d,2-c,3-a,4-b
  2. B1-a,2-d,3-b,4-c
  3. C1-c,2-d,3-b,4-aCorrect
  4. D1-b,2-a,3-c,4-d

Answer: C. 1-c,2-d,3-b,4-a

Explanation

Akbar abolished Jiziya in 1564, built the Ibadat Khana in 1575, issued the Mahzar in 1579, and Todarmal's Dahsala (Zabti) system dates to about 1582.

Source: Question text: HPSC HCS (Ex.Br.) Prelims GS Paper-I held 31-Mar-2019 (Drishti IAS official-paper transcription; cross-checked with Abhimanu IAS Set-D solved paper). Answers: official HPSC Series-D answer key.

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