Mehr-un-nisa (Nur Jahan)
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mahendra Yadav On September 24, 2013
Mehr-un-nisa, later known as Nur Jahan (also Nur Jehan, Noor Jahan), was the Mughal empress of India and chief wife of Jahangir. She was the daughter of Ghiyas Beg, who was in service of Emperor Akbar. Mehr-un-nisa is a persian name and its
Administration of Jahangir
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mahendra Yadav On September 24, 2013
The administration of Jahangir was a fairly successful. Jahangir allowed to the administrative system of Akbar to remain practically untouched. He issued a proclamation of policy in twelve celebrated regulations: He ordered the building of sarais, mosques and wells along the roads. He prohibited
Prince Salim
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mahendra Yadav On September 24, 2013
Prince Salim, later known as Jahangir, was a child of many prayers. Akbar, who had lost all the children of his early youth, ardently desired an heir who should live to inherit his vast empire. He prayed to God, besought the blessings
Factors Responsible for Uneven Distribution of Population in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On September 24, 2013
Introduction Density of population of country depends on two major factors and four minor factors. The factors responsible for the uneven distribution of Population in India are : Major factors: Physical Factor: (i) Relief, (ii) Climate, (iii) Rivers, (iv) Geographical locations, (v)
Mughal Coins of Akbar
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mahendra Yadav On September 23, 2013
Mughal Coins of Akbar : During the early years of his reign Akbar adopted the coinage and currency system of his predecessors and made only nominal modifications, such as the insertion of his name and titles and the place and year of mintage
Death Of Akbar The Great ( October 27,1605)
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mahendra Yadav On September 23, 2013
Akbar fell ill on October 3, 1605, his trouble being dysentery or some kind of diarrhea. His condition grew worse owing to embittered relations between Salim and his son Khusrav and the intrigues of the nobles who became divided into two factions,
Accession Of Akbar (Father Of Jahangir)
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mahendra Yadav On September 23, 2013
The accession of Akbar the Great, the father of Jahangir, to the throne had been proclaimed at Delhi on 11th February, 1556. On the same day Humayun’s death was made public. Humayun was the father of Akbar. Humayun died as the result
Economic Life During Mughal Period
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mahendra Yadav On September 23, 2013
The economic life of people during the Mughal Period reflected wide separation between the producers from the consumers. The producers consisted of agriculturists, industrial workers and traders. The consuming classes during Mughal Period were the nobles and officers of the civil and military
Rajput Policy Of Akbar
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mahendra Yadav On September 23, 2013
Rajput Policy Of Akbar The Rajpur policy of Akbar was the result of a deliberate policy and was based on the principles of enlightened self-interest, recognition of merit, justice and fair play. The rebellions of those very people on whom depended the
Maharana Udai Singh
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mahendra Yadav On September 23, 2013
Maharana Udai Singh (also Rana Uday Singh) was the ruler of Mewar. Maharana Udai Singh was born on August 4, 1522 and died on February 28,1572. He is the founder of Udaipur City in Rajasthan. He built the famous City Palace in Udaipur.