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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.
1,601 Questions
Why was Nur Jahan called the light of the palace?
Mihr-un-nissa was the real name of Nur Jahan. After her marriage with Jahangir, she was at first given the title of Nur Mahal, which means Light of the Palace. Later she was given the title of Nur Jahan, which means Light of the World.
Who were the Mughal rulers after Babur?
The Mughal rulers after Babur were
- Humayun
- Akbar
- Jahangir
- Shah Jahan
- Aurangzeb
- Bahadur Shah
What was the position of Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan in Akbar's court?
Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan was the son of Bairam Khan and step son of Akbar. He was a poet and one of the Navratnas of Akbar. He translated Babur's Memoirs from Chaghatai Turki to Persian.
Shajahanabad was the old name of delhi(now known as old delhi).The name was given at the reign of emperor shahjahan.It was the colonial rule of british which destroyed the beautiful city of shajahanabad.
Which of these was an effect of Mughal nobility not being hereditary?
Local leaders relied more on the emperor for their authority.
Who was a mansabdars in a mughal period?
The mansabdars governed the empire and commanded its armies in the emperor's name.
What modern countries did the mughal empire rule?
Parts of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan
Who was begum zeenat mahal and what was her role in the revolt of 1857 of?
She is a Queen who fought against britishers.
What was the succession dispute in mughal empire?
when an emperor died it was obvious that their was a succesion dispute between his sons and was one of the major reason for the decline of the mughals to.when humayun felt ill all his sons broke out fighting for the throne even humayun had not died .it was to avoid such a costly battle that aurangzeb divided his empire between his sons but he was not succesful and all his sons fought and destroyed th strength of the empire
Who was Akbar's successor and predecessor?
Emperor Akbar's successor was his eldest son Jahangir (1605-1626). Akbar's predecessor was Humayun (1530-1540 & 1555-1556), his father.
Which is the first Mughal building built entirely in marble?
The Itimad-Ud-Daula's Tomb, built by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan for her father, Itimad-Ud-Daula (Mirza Ghiyas Beg) was the first Mughal structure to be built entirely of white marble. Constructed between 1622 and 1628, it is believed to be the precursor of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Built on the banks of River Yamuna (Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India), the tomb of Itimad-ud- Daulah resembles a silver jewel box in the midst of a garden, sometimes called as the Baby Taj.
Where was the official residence of the emperor of the Mughal Empire?
The official residence of the emperor of the Mughal Empire was at Agra Fort.
Why was humayun's empire far from insecure?
he was a poor general, he lacked political wisdom,
military foresight,
and suffered from indecision.
What is the birth place of Akbar the Great?
Akbar was born on 15 October 1542 (the fourth day of Rajab, 949 AH), at the Rajput Fortress of Umerkot in Sindh.
What is the birth place of Emperor Akbar?
Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar was born to Humayun and his wife Hamida Banu Begum on October 15, 1542 in a Rajput family at Umarkot, in Sind, where Humayun was taking refuge after being driven away by Sher Shah Suri.
