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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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How were the Mughal rulers different from earlier Muslim rulers of India?
The Mughal rulers were different from earlier Muslim rulers of India because most of the people who ruled were Hindu's. Eventually a ruler Akbar persuaded Hindus an Muslims to live more peacefully together.
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Why was Shah Jahan called the Engineer King?
Under Shah Jahan the Mughal architecture reached its peak. The most famous among them is the Taj Mahal which was built for his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. He founded a new city called the Shahjahanabad, which is now known as Old Delhi. He shifted the capital of Mughal Empire to Delhi and the Red Fort was built as the official residence of Mughal Emperors. The Jama Masjid at Delhi, Pearl Mosque at Agra and Lahore, Jahangir's Tomb at Lahore, Shalimar gardens at Lahore are some of his other well-known buildings. The famous Peacock Throne was lost followed by Nadir Shah's invasion of India.
When was the last Mughal emperor being exiled to Burma by the English?
Bahadur Shah II, also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar (1837-1857), the last Mughal Emperor of India, participated in the 1857 war of independence and was exiled to Rangoon in Burma in 1858.
Is Akbar a good ruler or a bad ruler?
Akbar is actually a Mughal Emperor who was The ruler in India during the early 1700s. Before Akbar's rule Mughal era was not well known. Akbar was very good with keeping perfect political relations. This ruler singlehandedly almost unfied India in all its multi-ethinicity. However he was still an invader from the west. Hence it is quite ambiguious where he lies on terms of being a good or bad ruler.
But in comparison to his grandson aurangazeb who desecrated andd destroyed temples, Akbar was a very good ruler. So yea make your choice.
What single factor distinguished the Mughal Empire from the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?
A. India had never been unified under one government before.
B. India had never been exposed to Islam before.
C. India was a much more sophisticated society than those of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
D. India was more active in trade than either the Ottomans or Safavids.
E. The majority of Indian society was non-Muslim.
The majority of Indian society was non-Muslim as opposed to Ottoman Territory (predominantly the Middle East and North Africa) which was majority-Muslim and the Safavids ruled over Iran which was almost entirely Muslim.
Did babur the mughal emperor build any monuments?
Yes he built monuments like -Baburs Tomb,Gardens etc
5 Akbars religious attitude can best be described as?
A. Tolerant and inquisitive.
B. Tolerant but disinterested.
C. Intolerant and hostile.
D. Intolerant and disinterested.
E. Undeveloped and secular.
Who ruled the territories between the Ottoman Empire and the Mughal Empire?
The Safavids, Persians and Iranians
The construction of the Red Fort in Delhi began in 1639. It was officially declared complete in 1648.
Why Sher Shah Suri is called the forerunner of Akbar?
Akbar is known as the Great because of his efficient administration and religious tolerance. Sher Shah Suri was also one of the great Kings of the medieval India. During Sher Shah's reign, the land revenue was fixed at one-third of the total produce, which could be paid in cash or kind. He divided his whole empire into Sarkars and each Sarkar into Parganas. For convenience of the public, he built many roads, sarais and trees were planted on both side of the roads. He maintained a large standing army and gave them cash payments. He branded of horses and maintained descriptive rolls of the soldiers. He introduced coins of gold, silver and copper of uniform standard. He had Hindus appointed to high positions. Raja Todarmal, Akbar's revenue minister had started his career under Sher Shah. He encouraged art and architecture and promoted education. From the above analysis, it is clear that Akbar adopted many reforms of Sher Shah as it is or by some modifications. So Sher Shah Suri can be called as the fore-runner of Akbar.
What was mughal emperor akbar's age when he became mughal emperor?
In 1526 Babur became the first Mughal ruler in India
What motivated akbar the great?
If we talk about motivation for power, then surely two things influenced him. The foundation of Mughal Empire laid by his grandfather Babur, and a weak unstable goverment by his father Humayun.
Which emperor led his army to victory against the delhi army?
There was no army called Delhi army. Many Mughal rulers faught battle for Delhi.
How many sons did Mughal Emperor Akbar have?
Emperor Akbar had three sons: Salim, Murad & Daniel. Akbar was succeeded by his eldest son Salim, who took the title of Jahangir (1605-1627). (His twin sons, Hasan and Husain had died in infancy) Murad and Daniel died before their father due to delirium tremens.
What was the history of Akbar the Great?
AKBAR WAS A MUGHAL EMPEROR OF INDIA. HIS FAVORITE MINISTER WAS BIRBAL.
What was Akbar's contribution to the administrative system?
Akbar realized that a strong political system and efficient administrative machinery were of utmost necessity for an enduring empir. Akbar gave the Mughal India one official language (Persian), a uniform administrative system and coinage, and a common system of weights and measures. taxation was essentially a consideration paid to the king for the protection given to the subjects and the administration he had to maintain for that purpose. the empire was divided into twelve sub- ahs (subas) or provinces. Each subah was subdivided into sarkars and each sarkar into parganas or mahals. the administrative system introduced by akbar survived, with minor changes, till the final decline of the Mughal Empire.
Why is King Akbar still remembered?
King Akbar is still remembered for many different reasons. Here are just a few: (1) He was able to conquer the whole of Hindustan and had it under his rule. (2) He was unable to read or write yet he was very very wise, he had understanding of others needs and not just his. This is shown clearly when he removed a tax from the land at that time that was hurting the people. (3) He was a Muslim and he wanted to unite Muslims and Hindus under this one nation, then Hindustan, so that all people can live without any kind of religious discrimination. This is shown clearly in his actions when he married a Hindu princess. Even in today's world, interreligious marraige between a Muslim and one possessing another religion can result in the death of both parties. This is found in Muslim nations. (4) He removed a tax that was hurting the Hindus at that time. This resulted in relief financially for the people. (5) He was a man of war and a man of change. Leaders like this we cannot find in today's world. Our countries are crying for leaders like this. What a King !!!!
What were the contributions of Mughal Empire ShahJahan in art?
Shah Jahan had the Taj Mahal built in memory of his wife. The mausoleum used stones, gems & exqusite materials transported from many places & the construction took 2o years to complete. The Red Fort & Jama Masjid in Delhi were also built by him. He thus contributed immensely to architecture in the Mughal period.
Where were the Mughal Songhai and ottoman empire located?
The Mughal Empire was located in India, the Songhai Empire in West Africa and the Ottoman Empire was located across South East Europe, North East Africa and a bit of Asia.
Who is the Mughal who came to India more than 10 times?
He was not a mughal. His name was Muhammed Gouri.
How did the mughals become mughals?
The mughals became mughals because they were descendants of the mongol emperor Genghis khan.
The mughals came to India/Pakistan/Afghanistan in 1526.
The Mughals and Mongols basically ruled all of Asia (Pakistan, China, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq
The mughals religion was Muslim and so was the Mongols leader Genghis khan.
In which year red fort was built?
The construction of the Red Fort in Delhi began in 1639. It was officially declared complete in 1648.
