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Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was an Islamic empire that, at its height, ruled most of modern day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It lasted from 1526 to 1857.
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Humayun succeeded his father Babur in 1530. Humayun had to leave India followed by his defeat in the Battle of Kannauj (1540) with Sher Shah Suri. In 1555, Humayun defeated Sher Shah's successor Sikandar Suri and re-established the Mughal Empire in India. Unfortunately Humayun died in 1556.
Which defeat of Humayun made him homeless wandered?
In 1540, Humayun was defeated in the battle of Kannauj by Sher Shah Suri. After his victory Sher Shah Suri established the Suri dynasty in India. Humayun had to leave India. After wandering through the deserts of Sind and Rajputana, he finally took refugee under Shah Tahmasp of Persia in 1544.
Did Shah Jahan really love his wife?
As per Badshahnama, court chronicle of Shah Jahan, he really loved his second wife Mumtaz Mahal. His first and third marriages were mere political alliances.
Who is the predecessor of Humayun?
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur (1526-1530), the first Mughal Emperor, was the predecessor of Humayun. Humayun was the eldest son of Babur.
Why was akbar fond of his minister birbal?
He admired his quick wit and appreciated his wisdom. He was his military adviser, courtier, as well as his personal confidante. In fact, when Birbal died in a skirmish, Akbar was shocked by the death of Birbal and so didn't eat, drink, or attend court for two days
What is Mumtaz Mahals last child's name?
Mumtaz Mahal's last and 14th child was Gauhar Ara Begum. She died in 1706.
What caused the collapse of the Mughal Empire in 1707?
When Aurangzeb died then his successors were not able to maintain a large empire.
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Who divided the Mughal Empire into provinces for the first time?
Emperor Akbar divided the Mughal empire into provinces or subas, which were subdivided into sarkars, which were further divided into parganas. Akbar had 15 subas by the end of his reign.
How many children did Aurangzeb have?
Aurangzeb had 5 sons and 5 daughters. His sons were: Sultan Muhammad, Muazzam afterwards Shah Alam Bahadur Shah, Azam Shah, Akbar and Kam Bakhsh. His five daughters were: Zeb-un-Nissa, Zinat-un-Nissa, Badr-un-Nissa, Zubdat-un-Nissa and Mihr-un-Nissa.
Who was the sister of Mumtaz Mahal whom Shah Jahan got married?
Shah Jahan never married Mumtaz Mahal's sister.
What are the monuments built by Azam Shah?
Azam Shah built a beautiful tomb for his mother Dilras Banu Begum at Aurangabad, which is known as the Bibi Ka Maqbara. It is often called as Mini Taj of the Deccan. It was completed at a cost of six-and-a half lakh rupees.
Who was the eighth Mughal Emperor of India?
Muizz-ud-din Muhammad Jahandar Shah (1712-1713) was the eighth Mughal Emperor. He was the eldest son of Shah Alam Bahadur Shah and grandson of Aurangzeb.
Who built the Lal Qila in Delhi?
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1628-1658) built the Lal Qila (Red Fort) at Delhi in 1648. It was the official residence of the Mughals until 1857, when the British exiled the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar to Rangoon in Burma.
Which battle laid the foundation of Mughal rule in India?
First battle of panipat laid the foundation of Mughal rule in India.
What was the name of the queen on which the coins were struck by jehangir?
Nur Jahan was the chief Queen of Emperor Jahangir. He handed over the complete reins of administration to her. She had coins struck in her name and the royal firmans bore her signature.
Who was a mystic saint that predicted the birth of an heir to Akbar's throne?
Shaikh Salim Chishti is one of the most revered Sufi Mystic Saints of the Mughal period. Emperor Akbar visited the holy man with hopes of getting blessed with a male heir. The Saint blessed him and soon a male child was born to him. As a mark of admiration, Akbar named his eldest son Salim.
How was Bahadur Shah Zafar related to Aurangzeb Alamgir?
Aurangzeb was last of the great Mughals. The Mughal Empire began to decline after the death of Aurangzeb. The Mughal rulers after him were weak rulers. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last ruler of the Mughal dynasty. The Mughal Empire was then replaced by the British East India Company.
Jahangir in 1613
