History

Who was the last powerful Mughal ruler? The last powerful Mughal ruler is Aurangzeb Alamgir (“World Conqueror”) ascended the royalty in 1658 after getting rid of all the rivals for the throne, Dara Shukoh, Shuja, and Murad, in a war of succession. He ruled for fifty years which can be divided into two equal parts. … Read more

Aurangzeb was ruthless against the rules in the Deccan and subdued the sultans of the Deccan. Also, he fought frequent battles against Sivaji and his policy of conquering Deccan and had the interest to bring entire south India under the control of the Mughals The Deccan policy of Aurangzeb was motivated by the policy of … Read more

Shah Jahan History In the tapestry of Mughal history, the name Shah Jahan resonates as a symbol of grandeur, architectural brilliance, and enduring love. The fifth emperor of the Mughal dynasty, Shah Jahan, ruled over the Indian subcontinent during the 17th century. His reign is often characterized by the construction of breathtaking monuments, most notably … Read more

Aurangzeb against Marathas The Marathas under Shivaji were a threat to Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb sent two of his great generals Shaista Khan and Jai Singh one after the other to capture Shivaji. Shivaji Arrest Jai Singh captured Shivaji and took him to Delhi but Shivaji managed to escape to the Deccan. Shivaji, employing guerrilla tactics, defied … Read more

Administration of Mughals The Mughal Empire, spanning from the early 16th to the mid-19th century, remains an indelible chapter in the annals of Indian history. Known for its opulence, architectural marvels, and cultural synthesis, the Mughal dynasty was equally distinguished by its administrative brilliance. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to unravel … Read more

Jahangir (1605–1627) Akbar was succeeded by his son Salim with the title Nur-ud-din Jahangir. He was Akbar’s son by a Rajput wife. His ascension was challenged by his eldest son Prince Khusrau who staged a revolt with the blessings of Sikh Guru Arjun Dev. Prince Khusrau was defeated, captured, and blinded, while Guru Arjun Dev … Read more

Bairam Khan Bairam Khan was Akbar’s guardian and was an extraordinary military general who served Humayun, the father of Akbar. He had a great contribution to expanding the Mughal empire. He was also a powerful statesman and regent at the court of the Mughal emperor. Bairam Khan served as guardian, chief mentor, adviser, teacher and … Read more

Akbar’s Military Conquests Akbar laid the foundation for a great empire through his vast conquests. Malwa was conquered in 1562 by Baz Bahadur who was made a mansabdar in Akbar’s court. The Gondwana region of central India was annexed after a fierce battle with Rani Durgavati and her son Vir Narayan in 1564. The ruler … Read more

Rajput Policy of Mughals Tolerance towards Hindu Religion Akbar took great efforts to win the goodwill of the Hindus. He abolished the Jizya (poll tax) on non-Muslims and the tax on Hindu pilgrims. The practice of Sati by Hindu widows was also abolished. Marriage Alliance with Rajputs The practice of making slaves of war prisoners … Read more

Akbar’s Religious Policy Akbar started as an orthodox Muslim and then he adopted an accommodative approach due to the influence of Sufism. He was keen to learn the doctrines of all religions and propagated the philosophy of Sulh-i-Kul, which means peace to all. Badauni, a contemporary author, who did not like Akbar’s inter-religious interests, accused … Read more