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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
Did Guru gobind singh fought for and under mughals?
Simply NO. Guru Gobind Singh founded the order of the Khalsa to fight against the tyranny of the Mughal rule of his time (note that some Mughal emperors were fairer rulers of Hindustan than others. An example of a more liberal emperor is Akbar, whereas emperors like Aurangzeb lead regimes involving forced mass conversion to Islam).
How were Shah Jahan's actions toward Hinduism contradictory?
shah jahan was a secular ruler as Scriptures mention. But in reality he was not as secular as described he forced Hindus to change their Religion.
How did Akbar change Muslim views about religion?
Although most Islamic leaders before Akbar had required the Indian people to follow a strict form of Islam, Akbar himself was tolerant of many religious beliefs. In fact, in the 1580s he began to promote a new faith that combined Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity. Indian Muslims built mosques that incorporated Indian architectural traditions.
Up until 1946, there was only one surviving Sultanate in Delhi, India. The remaining ruling dynasties had been defeated either in battle with the Colonial English, or they had made treatises to limit their powers. After 1947, India, Pakistan, Burma, and Nepal were made into independent countries that were no longer dependent on Britain for policy.
India became a socialist country in which there may be remaining Muslim ruling dynasty members who are honorary such as the descendants of Tipu Sultan who live in Calcutta, but there are none today that enjoy any more power than what their citizenship rights or wealth can afford. Pakistan became a secular state as well in which none of the ruling dynasties survived, and Nepal continued to have a ruling dynasty only up until 2008.
There are numerous Muslim leaders in these countries today from the various sects that make up the countries.
After which Sufi saint did Akbar name his eldest son?
Akbar named his eldest son Salim (later known as Jahangir) after the Sufi Saint Shaikh Salim Chishti. Akbar went to this Sufi Saint seeking a male heir to his throne. Sufi blessed Akbar and soon the first of his three sons born. Hence he named after his eldest son in honor of Salim Chishti.
Why did Aurangzeb hate Shia Muslims?
Because Sunni muslims consider shia,s are kafir or infideles and have no significance in sunni faith
Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai is a famous Sindhi poet , Sufi poet . His shrine is famous visiting place .
The taj mahal was built during what empire in India?
The Taj Mahal was built during the Mughal Empire in India.
Who overthrew the delhi sultante and set up the mughal dynasty?
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur (1526-1530), the ruler of Ferghana, defeated the Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodi and established the Mughal Empire in India. Thus the Delhi Sultanate came to an end.
Which Mughal Emperor was declared the leader of Indian troops during the Revolt of 1857?
Bahadur Shah Zafar (1837-1857) was the last Mughal Emperor of India. He was the leader of the revolt in Delhi.
Mumtaz Mahal died shortly after giving birth to her fourteenth child in 1631 at Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. Her fourteenth and last child Gauhar Ara Begum survived and lived up to 1706. The mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal, popularly known as the Taj Mahal, is world famous.
Taj Mahal is a part of the pre-Muslim fort built by the Rajput Kings; it was not built by any Muslim but a Muslim king called Shah Jehan took it from a Rajput king Jagat Singh and remodelled it by putting two red mosques on two sides of a white temple of Siva.
The whitle marble building faces East, according to Hindu religion. There are motifs of flowers, plants which are prohibited in Islamic building. On the top dome there is lotus, cocoanut, trident, all Hindu symbol.
Like most buildings Muslims who came to India as barbarian Arab, Mongol, Turks could only convert the buildings into Mosques as they did also in Istanbul.
Why was it important to keep the news of humayun's death a secret till akbar could reach delhi?
humayun's death was kept secret because when the people comes to know that the there king has died the enimies of humayun would invade delhi and concure delhi .
Why was Badshahi Mosque built and when?
If you mean Badshihi Mosque at Lahore, it was built for offering prayer in the reign of King Aurang Zeb Alamgir. Mosques are built for offering prayer and teaching Islam.
Which Muslim rulers ruled subcontinent before Mughal?
Before the advent of Mughals, five Muslim dynasties ruled in Delhi, collectively known as the Delhi Sultanate. These were: the Slave dynasty (1206-1290), the Khilji dynasty (1290-1320), the Tughlaq dynasty (1320-1414), the Sayyid dynasty (1414-1451) and the Lodi dynasty (1451-1526).
Who is shah mohammed reza pahlavi's father?
The father of Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi was Reza Shah Pahlavi.
How many wives did Aurangzeb have?
Aurangzeb had 5 wives.
1) Nawab Raj Bai Begum
2) Dilras Bano Begam
3) Hira Bai Zainabadi Mahal
4) Aurangabadi Mahal
5) Udaipuri Mahal
When was the First Battle of Panipat fought?
The first battle of panipat was fought in the year 1526.
Why was Babur successful in invading India?
He had 12,000 men and had machlock muskets that nobody had that time
Which Monarch sat on the Peacock Throne?
The peacock throne originally belong to Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Muhammad Shah was the last Mughal Emperor to sit on the Peacock Throne. Iranian conqueror Nadir Shah defeated Muhammad Shah in the Battle of Karnal in 1739 and Muhammad Shah had to surrender the Peacock Throne to him along with other valuables.
What empire was Shah Jahan leader of?
Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Shah Jahan (1628-1658) was the fifth ruler of Mughal Empire. The Mughal Empire was established in India and it lasted from 1526 to 1857.
Why are no images of shah jahan and mumtaz mahal included in the taj mahal?
According to the Indian tradition, maybe things or belongings of a person is burnt when he or she dies...
