Explanation

• Akbar introduced Din-i-Ilahi in 1582.

• It was a syncretic belief system aimed at religious harmony.
• The idea was to promote unity between Hindus and Muslims in the Mughal Empire.
• It was also called Tawhid-i-Ilahi (Divine Monotheism) in historical records.
• Din-i-Ilahi was centered in Fatehpur Sikri.
• It was recorded by court historian Abu’l-Fazl.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• Lahore Fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.
• It is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
• It was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
• It is also known as Shahi Qila.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• Jizya is a poll tax historically imposed on non-Muslims in Muslim states.
• In India, Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first to impose Jizya.
• The tax was abolished by Mughal ruler Akbar in the 16th century but reintroduced by Aurangzeb in the 17th century.

Explanation

• The tomb of Babur, the first Mughal Emperor, is located in Bagh-e Babur, Kabul (Afghanistan).
• He died on 5 January 1531 in Agra at the age of 47.
• Initially, he was buried in Agra.
• Later, his remains were shifted to Kabul as per his wish.
• He was reburied in Kabul between 1539–1544.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Bala Hisar Fort was first built by Zaheer-ud-din Babar in 1526 AD after capturing Peshawar.
• Used as: Royal residence by the Durrani Empire (from 1747)
• Captured by Marathas: 1758
• Reconstructed by Sikhs: 1823

Last verified on 01-03-2026