Babur was the founder of Mughal Dynasty
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 10, 2013
Mughal Emperor Babur, was the founder of Mughal Dynasty (Mughal Empire) in India. He was born in 1488 in a family of the Chaghtai Turks. On his father’s side he was connected with Tamerlane and on his mother’s side he could trace
Trade in Mughal India, Mughal Empire Trade
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 10, 2013
India witnessed huge growth in Trade and commerce during the Mughal Rule. The Mughals required every article of luxury. There was a market of high consumption. There had been much wealth of Mughal aristocracy. There was therefore a large body of consumers who
Akbar and Maharana Pratap
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 10, 2013
Akbar ‘s proposal for friendship was sternly refused by the proud king of Mewar, Raja Uadi Singh. Moreover, he had given further offence to the Emperor by offering shelter to Baz Bahadur, the fugitive ruler of Malwa. Akbar resolved to punish the
Sources of Mughal History
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 10, 2013
There is no scarcity of material sources of Mughal History. In fact, there are various types of sources such as autobiographies, court chronicles, historical works, and the accounts of the foreign travelers. Regarding autobiographies the memorials of Babar and Jahangir to works
Deccan Policy of Aurangzeb
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 9, 2013
Akbar was the first among the Mughal emperors to have affected conquests beyond the Vindhyas. His successors, Jahangir and Shah Jahan, made considerable additions to the Mughal province of the Deccan. Aurangzeb, as viceroy of the Deccan, was desirous of effecting further
Who was Bairam Khan?
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 9, 2013
Bairam Khan was Emperor Humayun’s trusted friend. On the death of Humayun in 1556 he took the initiative and necessary measures for proclaiming Akbar as the successor of Humayun on the throne of Delhi. Akbar consequently became the Emperor of India and
What is Din-i-Ilahi?
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 9, 2013
What is Din-i-Ilahi? Akbar is said to have evolved a new religion called Din-i-Ilahi. This Din-i Ilahi has been described as a combination of all moral principles of various religions which would satisfy all. In fact, Akbar wanted to introduce a national
Main Features of Mansabdari System
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 9, 2013
Main Features of Mansabdari System Mansabdari system was of Central Asian origin. Some of the features of Mansabdari System were in vogue during the reigns of Alauddin Khalji and Sher Shah. The Mansabdari system was formally organized and introduced by Akbar in
Compare Akbar and Aurangzeb
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 9, 2013
Comparison of Akbar and Aurangzeb Both the Mughal Emperors, Akbar and Aurangzeb won great reputation as ruler over extensive dominions. Both possessed extraordinary qualities of head and heart. Both of them were brave, industrious and energetic and were endowed with military talents
Evaluate the Religious Policy of Akbar
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 9, 2013
Evaluate the Religious Policy of Akbar The religious policy of Akbar the Great was the most liberal exponent of the policy of toleration among all Muslim ruler in India. However, his religious views went through a process of slow evolution. From his