From Babur to Akbar and Sher Shah: facts and a 5-question quiz

Three rulers, five places: battles, a tomb and a short-lived capital. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Mughal. Region: North India. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

• Fatehpur Sikri: Fatehpur Sikri was named after Akbar's military victories and includes the grand Buland Darwaza.
• Panipat: The First Battle of Panipat used cannon and mounted archers and ended Lodi rule in northern India.
• Sikandra (Tomb of Akbar): Akbar, who died in 1605, began planning his tomb around 1600, and Jahangir finished it in 1613 at Sikandra, about 10 km from Agra.
• Chausa: At the Battle of Chausa on 26 June 1539, Sher Khan (Sher Shah) attacked the Mughal camp by night during heavy rain.
• Sasaram: Sher Shah Suri ruled northern India from 1540 to 1545 and improved roads, postal systems and revenue.

Quick answers

What should I know about Fatehpur Sikri? Fatehpur Sikri was named after Akbar's military victories and includes the grand Buland Darwaza.

What should I know about Panipat? The First Battle of Panipat used cannon and mounted archers and ended Lodi rule in northern India.

What should I know about Sikandra (Tomb of Akbar)? Akbar, who died in 1605, began planning his tomb around 1600, and Jahangir finished it in 1613 at Sikandra, about 10 km from Agra.

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