Mughal Industries, Industries during Mughal Period

The industries during the Mughal Period may be divided into two main categories—agricultural based industries and non-agricultural industries. In Mughal India machines and tools oriented workshops were almost non-existent. Hence most of the Mughal period industrial products were hand-made, designed by indigenous

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Reign of Shah Jahan

Shah Jahan ascended the throne in 1627 and ruled till 1656. The reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan is regarded as the most glorious epoch, in the history of Mughal rule in India. The reign of Shah Jahan marks the climax of Mughal

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Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (Wife of Jahangir)

Muhaal Empress Nur Jahan ( Noor Jahan) was the wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir (Salim). Nur Jahan played a very important role during the reign of her husband, Jahangir. The term Nur Jahan means “Light of the World”. Empress Nur jahan was

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Mughal Emperor Jahangir - Son of Akbar

Introduction Mughal Emperor Jahangir, was the son of Akbar. His earlier name was Nuruddin Muhammad Salim. He succeeded his father to the throne in 1605 A.D. His reign covers a period of twenty-three years (1605-1628 A.D.). The importance of Jahangir’s reign lies in

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Akbar Administration

The Administrative System of Akbar holds a significant place in Indian History. Emperor Akbar’s administration system was built on systematic imperial policies which survived several generations. The wide and sweeping conquests of Mughal emperor Akbar are an eloquent testimony to his extraordinary

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Conquests of Akbar

Conquests of Akbar Akbar, the great Mughal Emperor, ascended the Mughal throne in 1556 when the Empire extended only over a small area in Northern India. His first task was one of consolidations. But Akbar was an ambitious ruler, and wanted to

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Rafi-Ud-Darajat

Rafi-Ud-Darajat was the son of Rafi-ush-Shan. He became the Mughal Emperor after Farrukh Siyar. He succeeded to the throne on 28th February, 1719. He was merely 20 years old at that time of his accession. Rafi-Ud-Darajat was very intelligent but was absolutely controlled by

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