Later Mughals in Indian History

Later Mughals in Indian History: Bahadurshah I came to the throne after the death of Aurangazeb. His real name was Muassam. In 1739 Nadirshah Quli the Persian conqueror attacked India during the period of the Mughal Emperor Muhammed Shah or Rustan Khan (1719-1748) and took away ShahJahan’s famous Peacock Throne and Kohinoor Diamond. Ahmedshah’s (1748 -1754) … Read more

Aurangazeb in Indian History

Aurangazeb in Indian History: Aurangazeb imprisoned his father and made himself the Padushah in 1658. But his actual coronation was conducted in 1659. Alamgir was the name adopted by Aurangazeb when he became the Padusha. Aurangazeb is known as ‘Zinda Pir’ or living saint because of his simple life. He banned music and dance. He … Read more

Shah Jahan in Indian History

Shah Jahan in Indian History: Shah Jahan was born on 5th January 1592 at Lahore. His mother was Jagat Gosain and his childhood name was Khurram. He married Arjumand Benu Begum, daughter of Asaf Khan, brother of Noor Jahan. She later came to be known as Mumtaz Mahal which means beloved of the Palace. Shahjahan destroyed … Read more

Jahangir in Indian History

Jahangir in Indian History: Early name of Jahangir was Salim. Akbar called him Sheika Baba. Jahangir came to the throne in 1605. Jahangir was the son of Akbar and Jodabai. He married Mehrunnisa, an Afghan widow in 1611 Later he gave her the titles, Noor Mahal (light of the palace) Noor Jahan (light of the world) and … Read more

Akbar the Great in Indian History

Akbar the Great in Indian History: Father – Humayun Mother – Hamida Bhanu Begum Step mother – Magam Anaga Guardian – Bairam Khan First Guardian – Munim Khan Akbar Akbar was born at Amarkot in Sindh in 23 Nov. 1542. He came to the throne on February 14, 1556 at the age of 14 at … Read more

Humayun in Indian History

Humayun in Indian History: Humayun was born in 1507 in Kabul as the son of Babur and Mahim Sulthana. He became the Mughal Emperor on 29 December 1530 at the age of 23. He divided the empire among his brothers – Askari, Hindal and Kamran. The word ‘Humayun’ means ‘fortunate’ But Human is considered as the … Read more

Babur in Indian History

Babur in Indian History: Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, was the fifth descendant of Timur on Father’s side and the fourteenth descendant of Chengizkhan on mothers side. Babur was born in Farghana in Turkey on 14 Feb. 1483 as the som of Umer Sheik Mirza ad Qulik Nigarkhanum. Babur’s father Umershiek Mirza was … Read more

The Mughal Empire in Indian History

The Mughal Empire in Indian History: The Mughals were originally Turks. They belonged to the Chaghtai branch of the Turkish race. Period of the Mughal empire is known as Second Classical Age. First Classical Age is the period Guptas. Mughal Empire is also known as Timurid Empire because of its relation to Amir Timur. Mughal Emperors are … Read more

Bahmani and Vijayanagara Kingdoms in Indian History

Bahmani and Vijayanagara Kingdoms in Indian History: The decline of the Sulthanate of Delhi gave birth to two mighty states in South India the Bahmani Kingdom of Gulbaraga and the Vijayanagara Empire. The Bahmanis were Muslim rulers, while the rulers of the Vijayanagar were Hindus. The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Zafar Khan (Hassan) who … Read more

Lodhi Dynasty (1451-1526) in Indian History

Lodhi Dynasty (1451-1526) in Indian History: Lodhi dynasty was founded by Bahlol Lodhi in 1451. The dynasty lasted upto 1526. Lodhi dynasty was the first Afghan dynasty or first Pathan dynasty in India. Sikhandar Lodhi, who ruled from 1489 to 1517 shifted the capital from Delhi to Agra. Sikhandar Lodhi is considered as the Maker of Agra … Read more

Tughlaq Dynasty (1320 – 1412) in Indian History

Tughlaq Dynasty (1320 – 1412) in Indian History: Tughlaq Dynasty was founded by Ghiazuddin Tughlaq. His real name was Ghazi Malik. Ghiasuddin Tughlaq founded the dynasty after killing Khuzru Khan in 1320. Ghiazuddin died by the collapse of a pavilion He built the Tughlaqabad Fort in Delhi the third city of Delhi to the east of … Read more

Khilji Dynasty (1290 -1320) in Indian History

Khilji Dynasty (1290 -1320) in Indian History: Khilji dynasty was founded by Malik Firoz in 1290 and assumed the title Jalaluddin Khilji (1290- 96) In 1292 the Mongols under Abdulla accepted defeat from Jalaluddin Khilji. Alauddin Khilji, the nephew of Jalaluddin Khilji, killed him after his victory on Devagiri in 1296. Alauddin Khilji’s early name was … Read more

Slave Dynasty (1206 – 1290) in Indian History

Slave Dynasty (1206 – 1290) in Indian History: Slave Dynasty was also called Ilbari Dynasty, Yamini Dynasty or Mamluk Dynasty. Qutub-ud-din Aibak was a slave of Muhammed Ghori and he founded the lave Dynasty in 1206 AD. Aibak was the first Muslim ruler of India. The capital of Qutub-ud-din Aibak was at Lahore He was known as … Read more

Turkish Invasions in Indian History

Turkish Invasions in Indian History: Ghazni in Afghanistan was ruled by a Turkish family called Gamini of haznavid dynasty. Muhammed Ghazni was the first Turkish conqueror of North India. Muhammad Ghazni’s father was Subu ktigin. He attacked India only for want of wealth. He attacked India seventeen times between 1000 and 1027 AD. He made all … Read more

Arab Conquest of Sindh in Indian History

Arab Conquest of Sindh in Indian History: During the Khaliphate of Omar, Arab forces made fertile attempts to get Bombay Arabs captured Sindh in 712 AD. The Arab conquest of Sindh was led by Muhammed Bin Kassim. Muhammed Bin Khasim was the nephew of Al- Hajaj, the governor of the Arab province of Basra. Dahir, a Brahmin … Read more

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