The Second battle of Panipat was fought on 5th November, 1556, between Hindu King Hemu and Akbar's trusted general Bairam Khan. The Mughal Army of Bairam Khan won the battle. When Humayun died, his 13 year-old eldest son, Akbar, was the ruler of Punjab, with Bairam Khan as his guardian. Soon, … [Read more...]
The Taj Mahal (Symbol of Love)
Agra is most famous for its architectural creations by Mughal emperors among which the Taj Mahal is the most beautiful. Taj Mahal is included in one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Tourists from different parts of the world come to visit this wonder and they admire its artistic splendor. If … [Read more...]
Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana (Step son of Salima Sultan Begum)
Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana Abdul Rahim or Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana (also spelled Khan-e-Khana) was one among the nine important minister (nine gems, navaratnas) in the Mughal court of Akbar. He was also a poet who had written many astrological books. He was born on 17th December, 1556 in Lahore in … [Read more...]
Biography of Akbar the Great (Mughal Emperor)
Akbar (1556-1605 A.D.) Akbar, also known as Akbar the Great, ascended the throne of Mughal Empire at the young age of 14 in 1556. After the sudden death of his father, Humayun, the new young emperor (Akbar) succeeded to a difficult position. The Afghans had still enough military power and they … [Read more...]
Biography of Shah Jahan (Mughal Emperor)
Introduction: Shah Jahan (also Shahabuddin Muhammad Shah Jahan) was the fifth Mughal Emperor in India. He was born on 5th of January 1592 at Lahore. He was the son of Muhgal Emperor Jahangir and Taj Bibi Bilqis Makani. His mother was a Rajput Princess. The early name of Shah Jahan was Prince … [Read more...]
Biography of Mughal Emperor Babur (Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur)
Babur Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur was born in February, 1483 A.D. The sudden death of his father made Babur the ruler of Farghana, a small state in Transoxania when he was only 12 years old. Babur was very ambitious even when he was merely a boy. He made a bid to conquer Samarkand, the ancient … [Read more...]
Mughal Sculpture, Decorative Carvings and Mosaic Art
Mughal Sculpture: Mughal Emperor Akbar encouraged the art of sculpture. He had the statues of Jai Mal and Fatha, the Rajput heroes of Chittor, seated on elephants, carved out of stone, and had them placed at the gate of the Agra Fort. The elephant gateway of Fatehpur sikri is still guarded by the … [Read more...]
Hamida Banu Begum (Maryam Makani)
Hamida Banu Begum was was the wife of Mughal Emperor Humayun and mother of Akbar the Great. Hamida was the daughter of Shaikh Ali Akbar Jami. She born in the year 1527. Mah Arfraz Begum was the mother of Hamida Banu Begum. Her father was a Persian Shia and is also known as as Mir Baba … [Read more...]
Short biography of Abul Fazl in 150 words
Abul Fazl was the author of Ain-i-akbari and one of most important advisors in Akbar's court. He was born on 14th of January, 1551 at Agra. His father was Sheikh Mubarak. In 1575 that Abul Fazl was introduced to Akbar. He was a master of literature. Slowly and steadily he rose in Emperor's … [Read more...]
Salima Sultan Begum
Salima Sultan Begum was the wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar. She was born 23rd of February, 1539. Akbar was three years younger than Salima Sultan Begum. Salima's mother, Gulrang Begum, was a Mughal Empress. Her mother was the daughter of Babur and sister of Humayun. Gulbadan Begum was the the … [Read more...]
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