SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 44

SSC MTS - 20 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q44

In which region did the Langahs and Arghuns dominate extensively before they were subdued by the Mughals?
I. Multan
II. Sindh

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 3 (Both I and II)

 

Explanation:

Before the expansion of Mughal rule, various tribes and clans dominated the regions of northwest India. The Langahs were primarily powerful in the Multan region, while the Arghuns held extensive control over the Sindh region. As the Mughals expanded their power, they conquered and incorporated these areas into their empire.

 

Additional Facts:

Langahs: They ruled Multan independently from the mid-15th century to the early 16th century.

Arghuns: They were of Mongol origin and ruled the regions of Sindh and Kandahar.

Mughal Conquests: These regions were fully incorporated into the Mughal Empire during the reign of Emperor Akbar.

 

Possible Questions for the Future Exam:

When was Sindh incorporated into the Mughal Empire during Akbar's reign?

(Answer: In 1591 AD)

Multan was a major hub on which trade route in medieval India?

(Answer: The land route connecting India with Central Asia)

Which Mughal ruler conquered Kabul and Kandahar to secure the northwest border?

(Answer: Akbar)