Ibrahim Lodi His accession: After Sikandar’s death his eldest son, Ibrahim Lodi, was elevated to the throne with the unanimous consent of the Afghan peers on November 21, 1517. Conquests: Ibrahim’s policy aimed at completing the work of conquest begun by his father. He decided to pursue Sikandar’s … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Short Note on Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Maharaja Ranjit Singh In the North, the Sikhs, under their able leader Maharaja Ranjit Singh had developed into an effective military force. Although his activities did not interfere with British interests directly, both Lord Wellesley and the Earl of Minto viewed the rise of the Sikhs as a … [Read more...]
Short Essay on Good Manners
Good Manners Introduction: Good Manners refers to polite, humble, courteous, respectful and well-cultured social behavior. A man or woemn, above everything else, is esteemed and distinguished on account of his or her good manners. A human-being is distinguished from brutes not on account of his … [Read more...]
Short Essay on Dignity of Labor
Dignity of Labor What is Dignity of Labor? Dignity of Labor means that all occupation, whether involving intellect or physical labor, deserves equal respect and dignity. No job should be considered superior or inferior. Every job that is dutifully done with honesty and sincerity deserves … [Read more...]
Brief History of Mughal Prince Shah Shuja (brother of Aurangzeb)
Shah Shuja Shah Shuja was the Mughal prince and brother of Aurangzeb. He was the son of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. He was born in 1616 at Ajmer. He was a special favorite of Jahangir just as Shah Jahan had been of Akbar. Shuja was a man of mild disposition, keen intelligence and urbane and … [Read more...]
Socialism: Featues, Merits and Demerits of Socialism
Socialism Socialism stands for the principle of equality, equality in justice, equality before law, equality in opportunity of growth and development and education. Features Economic and social Reform: Socialism aims at providing ‘economic minimum’ to every individual. It undertakes to provide … [Read more...]
Brief note on Non-cooperation Movement
Non-cooperation Movement Gandhiji launched the non-cooperation movement with three clear objectives in view. Remedy of the Punjab wrong and demand punishment for Gen. R. Dyer. To bring about an amicable solution of Khilafat question. Fulfillment of the demand of Swaraj. The Indian … [Read more...]
Short Essay on Books
Books Which books to be read? We have millions of books of books today. Which books are to be read then? In this connection one would do well if one remembers the famous advice of Bacon: ‘Some books are to be tasted, other to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested'. We have, … [Read more...]
Muhammad Azam Shah (Mughal Prince) - Son of Aurangzeb
Muhammad Azam Shah Muhammad Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb was born of Dilras Banu Begum, the daughter of Shah Nawaz Khan Safavi. He was born on 28th June, 1653. Azam Shah enjoyed the title of ‘Alijah’ and thought that the Emperor loved him the most and would nominate him as heir to the … [Read more...]
Muhammad Shah | Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad Shah (Mughal Emperor)
Muhammad Shah Muhammad Shah (also Nasir-ud-din Muhammad Shah) sat on the throne of Mughal Emperor after the death of Rafi-ud-daulah, popularly known as Shah Jahan-II. Muhammad Shah is known by various names such as "Roshan Akhtar", "Sada Rangila", etc. Muhammad Shah was more capable than the … [Read more...]
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