- Warfare for Wealth
- Vedic life in India
- Vedic Age
- Varna system
- Vajji
- Upanishads
- Trade and traders
- The Wise Beggar- Upanishad
- The Value of Paper
- The system of Ashrams
- The study of skeletons
- Gautama Buddha
- The story of Kisagotami
- The Story of Baryga
- The spread of Buddhism
- The Silk Route
- The Second Urbanisation
- The sangha
- The iron pillar
- The beginning of Bhakti
- The “achievements” of Nagabhata
- Six Schools of Indian Philosophy
- Samudragupta the warrior
- Oracle bones
- New Social and Political Groups traces from history
- New kingdoms along the coasts
- New and Old Terminologies used in History
- Monasteries
- Men as RULERS and KINGS
- Literature, art and books
- Legacy and Decline of the Gupta Empire
- Janapadas, Mahajanapadas
- Jainism
- Irrigation and villages during Ashoka
- Iron tools and agriculture in ancient India
- Inamgaon
- Harshavardhana and the Harshacharita
- Graves and Burials
- Early humans in INDIA (Locate)
- Ashoka’s war in Kalinga
- Ashoka’s inscription describing the Kalinga war
- Ashoka’s dhamma?
- Ashoka (a unique ruler)
- Arikamedu
- Archaeological evidences ?
- An Empire, Dynasty, and Kingdom
- Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari
- A poem about trade (class 6 NCERT)
- A description from the Silappadikaram
Mediveal Indian History
- Rise of Sultanate
- Zabt and Zamindars
- Who were the Tribal people?
- Who were the Mughals?
- The Watan Jagirs
- The tradition of Miniatures
- The three orders of Society
- The Rulers of Delhi
- The Reformation and Martin Luther
- The Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century
- The Maratha Kingdom-Shivaji
- The Jats (1680)
- The Idea of Supreme God in Ancient India
- The Gonds- A Closer Look
- The circle of justice: What Minhaj–Siraj thought about Raziyya
- The Ahoms from Brahmaputra Valley
- The “lost wax” technique
- Temple towns and Pilgrimage centres (Thanjavur)
- Taxes on markets, Traders Big and Small
- Religion in India After the 13th Century
- Provincial Kingdoms of Medieval India
- PIRS and temples
- Sultan Muhammad Tughluq
- Officers’ List in Mughal Empire
- Nathpanthis, Siddhas, and Yogis - the religious groups
- Mughal Relations with Other Rulers
- Mughal Military Campaigns
- Mughal marriages with the Rajputs
- Mughal Empire [Babur, Humayun] & Sur Dynasty
- Mughal Empire – Babur
- Mughal Emperors, Mughal Traditions of Succession
- Mansabdars and Jagirdars
- Mamluk Dynasty
- List of Officers in Delhi Sultanate
- Later Mughals & Decline of Mughal Empire
- Khilji Dynasty
- Kathak- Heroic tradition
- Jagannatha Cult-Indian Tradition
- Islam and Sufism
- India under the Mughals
- Humayun (1530-1556)
- Heroism and Rajputs
- Gardens, tombs and forts during the Mughals
- From Garrison Town to Empire: The Expansion of the Delhi Sultanate
- FISH as food
- Early Medieval Southern India (Imperial Cholas)
- Early Medieval Northern India
- Chieftains and their fortifications
- Cheras and Malayalam Language
- Bhakti Movement (8th to 18th Century)
- Baba Guru Nanak
- Arab and Turkish Invasions
- Akbar Successors
- Akbar (1556-1605)
- Administration under the Delhi Sultanate
- A Closer Look: The Cholas
- A Closer Look: Administration and Consolidation under the Khaljis and Tughluqs
Modern India History
- What Happened to the Court Artists?
- Freedom is our Birth Right
- Classical dances in India
- Why the Demand for Indian Indigo?
- What Happened to the Local Schools?
- Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age
- Tipu Sultan- The Tiger of Mysore
- The sword of Tipu Sultan and Wootz steel
- The Emergence of Nationalism
- Social Customs in the early 19th century
- The Rise of Gandhi in Indian Freedom Struggle
- The Regulating Act of 1773
- The Permanent Settlement of Bengal
- The Lucknow Pact, 1916
- The Government of India Act 1919
- The Charter Act 1853
- Subsidiary Alliance
- Revolutionaries in the Indian Freedom Movement
- Revolt of 1857 – First War of Independence Against British
- Popular Uprisings in the 18th and 19th Centuries -Politico-Religious Movements
- Popular uprisings against the British by deposed Chieftains and Landlords
- Poona Pact
- Pitt’s India Act, 1784
- Peasant Movements in the 19th Century – Rangpur Dhing
- Peasant Movements in the 19th Century – Indigo Rebellion
- Peasant Movements in the 19th Century – Deccan Riots of 1875
- Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan – Early Years, Partition, Arrest and Exile
- Indian National Movement – Extremist Period
- Indian National Congress Sessions
- Indian National Army (INA)/Azad Hind Fauj
- Indian Independence Act 1947
- Indian Councils Act 1892
- Indian Councils Act 1861
- India’s Struggle for Independence – Nana Saheb
- Important Indian Freedom Fighters - Lala Lajpat Rai
- Home Rule Movement
- Government of India Act 1935
- Government of India Act 1858
- Gandhi-Irwin Pact
- Dr. B R Ambedkar
- The Doctrine of Lapse
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Charter Act of 1793
- Causes of the Rise of the Indian National Movement
- Cabinet Mission
- C R Formula or Rajaji Formula (1944)
- Bhagat Singh – Background, Contributions, Execution
- Battle of Plassey
- Battle of Buxar
- Bardoli Satyagraha
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- August Offer
World History
- Athanaric
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- Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre.
- Great Wall of China and its convict-built protection.
- Ancient Egypt-Concept of life and death
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- Communities of the Caribbean and Brazil
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- Role of the Government in Health : Healthcare in India
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- Marriage: Definition and universality
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- Comparative Anatomy of Man and Apes
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- Characteristics of Primates
- Linguistic Anthropology.
- Archaeological Anthropology
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- Sociological Network
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- Modernization of Indian tradition.
- Education and social change.
- Agents of social change.
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- Labour and society
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Performing Arts
- Odissi Dance
- Indian Classical Music – Hindustani
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- Rasa and its constituent elements
- Sri Shankuka
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- Rasa Sutra of Bharata
- Nayaka–Nayika Bheda
- Natya, nritta and nritya
- Indian Classical Theatre
- Bharata’s Natyashastra
- Shilappadikaram: In terms of content, characters, and relevance to Indian Theatrical Practice
- Mahabharata: In terms of content, characters, and relevance to Indian Theatrical Practice
- Ramayana: In terms of content, characters, and relevance to Indian Theatrical Practice
- Cultural History of India
Biographies
- Benjamin Franklin
- Benazir Bhutto (1953 – 2007) Prime Minister of Pakistan 1993 – 1996
- Oprah Winfrey (1954 – ) American TV presenter, actress, entrepreneur
- Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) German composer
- Lyndon Johnson (1908 – 1973) US President 1963 – 1969
- Rosa Parks (1913 – 2005) American civil rights activist
- Pope Francis (1936 – ) First pope from the Americas
- Queen Victoria ( 1819 – 1901) British monarch 1837 – 1901
- Paul McCartney (1942 – ) British musician, member of Beatles
- Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965) British Prime Minister during WWII
- Muhammad Ali (1942 – 2016) American Boxer and civil rights campaigner
- Bill Gates (1955 – ) American businessman, founder of Microsoft
- Donald Trump (1946 – ) Businessman, US President
- John F. Kennedy (1917 – 1963) US President 1961 – 1963
- Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962) American actress, singer, model
- Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) Italian, painter, scientist, polymath
- Walt Disney
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- Babur
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- Talcott Parsons
- Emile Durkheim
- Karl Marx
History of Art
- Mycenaean Culture & Art: History & Influence:
- Amarna Period: Definition & Art:
- The Luxor Temple in Egypt: Facts & Overview
- Queen Hatshepsut: Facts, Accomplishments & Death
- Ancient Egyptian Sculptures & Paintings: Innovation & Examples
- Egyptian Pyramids: Definition, Facts & Structure:
- Funerary Beliefs, Practices & Temples in Ancient Egypt:
- The Pharaohs as Patrons of the Arts
- Ancient Egyptian Art & Architecture: History, Politics & Culture:
- Assyrian Art and Architecture
- Art of the Babylonians: Style, Examples & Achievements
- Mesopotamian Art During the Akkadian Dynasty & Neo-Sumerian Period
- Sumerian Art and Architecture
- Human & Animal Forms in the Art of the Ancient Near East:
- Representation of Spiritual Beliefs in the Art of the Ancient Near East
- Artworks of the Ancient Near East: Materials, Forms & Functions
- Use of Naturalism & Stylization in Mesopotamian Art
- Art of the Ancient Near East: Periods & Characteristics:
- Mesopotamia: Culture, Facts & History:
- Art in the Neolithic Era: Innovations, Characteristics & Examples
- Cave Painting: History & Pictures:
- Art in the Upper Paleolithic Era: Examples & Style
- What Is a Medium in Art: Definition & Terms
- What is Western Civilization? - Definition & Overview
- Why do Humans Make Art? - History & Value
- What is Art History? - Definition & Overview
Introduction
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad was the actual name of Babur the founder of the Mughal dynasty. His son Humayun was the next successor of the Mughal Empire. The founder was born in Andijan, presently known as Uzbekistan in 1483.
Who was Babur?
Babur was the chronicler of the Mughal dynasty by winning over the Delhi sultanates. Ibrahim Lodhi fought against Babur in the battle, known as the first battle of Panipat. The founder captured the complete northern portion of India in 1526. He was known as the Timurid prince and he captured Fargana when he was very young. He was known as a tiger for his aggressive nature in the battle of Fargana.
Daulat Khan was a famous nobleman of Punjab who invited Babur to India. Daulat Khan was very disappointed with Ibrahim Lodhi and for this reason; he invited Babur to the attack. The Mughals founder used gun-powders and various types of advanced technologies in the battle of Panipat. Ibrahim Lodhi used traditional methods in the battle and Babur defeated him easily in the battle of 1526
Overview of the Mughals
The Mughals came from the central part of Asia and made a huge dynasty in India. Changez Khan and Timur was the main ruler of the Mughals. Many researchers told that the Mongols were the Persian inscription from the Mughals. They ruled over India for more than three hundred years and many remarkable changes happened during their time. A few emperors were famous in history for their administrative works, and potential of rupng all over India. The two different repgions Hindu and Muspm pved unitedly in the time of the Mughals and it was the different quapty of Mughals from other dynasties.
Babur: Early Life
Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty in India was born on 14th February 1483. Umar Sheikh Mirza was the father of Babur and he was Ferghana’s Emir. Qutlaq Nigar Khanum was the mother of the founder and his mother was the daughter of Yunus Khan who was the king of Moghup. The Mughals had intermarried relationships with Persian and Turkish people during the birth time of the founder. They followed the Islamic repgion but their language, as well as culture, was highly influenced by the Persian people.
Babur: Miptary Consequences
Babur was the commander of Kabul before the invasion of India. He defeated Ibrahim Lodhi and became the king of Kabul that is part of Afghanistan at present time. The insatiable poptical condition of India during Ibrahim Lodhi gave influenced them to attack the country. Babur also won over the powerful Rajputs in India in the battle of Kanhwa.
Babur and Rana Sangha
Rana Sangha was the king of Mewar who invited Babur with Daulat Khan Lodhi. Ibrahim Lodhi’s uncle and Alam Khan also joined them to terminate Lodhi from the throne of Delhi. Rana Sangha helped the founder with his plan of expansion. Chanderi, Gwapor, Ajmer, Marwar were ruled by Rana Sangha and Mahmood Lodhi was rupng the various part of Delhi. They two met the founder in the year 1527 in the village of Agra, which was known as Kanhwa.
Babur: First Battle of Panipat
The poptical disbalance arose during the time of Ibrahim Lodhi and various types of revolts arose in the year 1521. Babur attacked this time with the support of Lodhi’s relatives and friends. The founder attacked the subcontinents of India and in 1526; he announced a war against the sultan of Delhi. Twenty-four thousand enemies of Babur attacked one lakhs soldier as well as hundred elephants of Lodhi. The founder had guns and that gave him the opportunity to win over the huge soldiers of Delhi’s sultan. The battle was known as the first battles of Panipat where near about twenty thousand people were killed in the war
Babur: Death
The great founder of the Mughal Empire falls in the year 1530 in the autumn season. The Brother-in-law of the founder made a conspiracy against him to capture the throne. He wanted to bypass the son as well as the successor of the Mughal Empire. Humayun became a ruler of the Mughal Empire at the age of twenty-two
Babur: Legacy
Babur always struggles in his pfe and at last, he succeeded in making a great empire. The founder was capable in Persian and Arabic languages. The mother tongue of the founder was Chaghatai Turkic and his achievement was very much impactful in history. The founder in his mother tongue Turki wrote Tuzuk-i-Baburi. The incredible beauty of the country and fauna as well as flora was described beautifully in his book. The huge empire of the Mughals expired in the year 1868 and from that time, Britishers started to make colonies in the country.
Conclusion
The Mughals mainly came from the central part of Asia and the ruler of The Mughals was Timur and Changez Khan. Timur attacked India in the fourteen century and that attack gave influenced Babur to invade the country. The founder first successfully invaded the whole of Delhi and during the time of war his son, Humayun attacked Agra. Emperor of Hindustan was the title of the founder and the title he dedicated to himself. The founder died at the age of forty in Agra in the year 1530.
FAQs
Q1. Which Mughal ruler ruled the most?
The son of Humayun who was known as Akbar was the longest-serving ruler in Mughal Empire. Akbar period as a ruler from 1556 to 1605 and he was the most successful king among all emperors.
Q2. Who wanted to give poison to Babur?
The mother of Ibrahim Lodhi whose name was Dilawar Begum wanted to kill Babur. She made a plan to kill the founder with the help of royal Hindustani foods.
Q3. What was the social condition of India before the Mughals?
The country was spanided into many smaller parts and states. There was no unity in people and people fought for taking authority from each other.