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Which Mughal ruler was initially buried in Agra, but later his Afghan widow took his body to Kabul and buried it in a garden there?
Babur, the first Mughal Emperor, desired to be buried in his favorite garden in Kabul. Although he died in Agra in 1530 and was temporarily interred there, his Afghan wife, Bibi Mubarika, honored his wish years later. His body was exhumed and carried to Kabul, where he was finally laid to rest in thRead more
Babur, the first Mughal Emperor, desired to be buried in his favorite garden in Kabul. Although he died in Agra in 1530 and was temporarily interred there, his Afghan wife, Bibi Mubarika, honored his wish years later. His body was exhumed and carried to Kabul, where he was finally laid to rest in the tranquil, terraced garden he had designed, the Bagh-e Babur. This move symbolized his deep connection to his Central Asian homeland.
See lessWhich Mughal ruler ruled twice?
Humayun is the Mughal Emperor who had two separate terms of rule. His initial reign spanned from 1530 to 1540 AD. After being ousted by Sher Shah Suri, he spent years in exile in Persia. He successfully re-established the Mughal Empire in 1555 after defeating the Sur successors at the Battle of SirhRead more
Humayun is the Mughal Emperor who had two separate terms of rule. His initial reign spanned from 1530 to 1540 AD. After being ousted by Sher Shah Suri, he spent years in exile in Persia. He successfully re-established the Mughal Empire in 1555 after defeating the Sur successors at the Battle of Sirhind. Sadly, his restored reign lasted just over six months before his accidental death in January 1556.
See lessAfter winning which battle did Sher Shah establish Afghan rule in Delhi?
Sher Shah, then known as Sher Khan, firmly established the short-lived Afghan Sur rule in Delhi by winning the crucial Battle of Bilgram (also known as the Battle of Kannauj) in 1540 AD. Following his earlier victory at Chausa, this defeat proved catastrophic for the Mughal Emperor Humayun, who lostRead more
Sher Shah, then known as Sher Khan, firmly established the short-lived Afghan Sur rule in Delhi by winning the crucial Battle of Bilgram (also known as the Battle of Kannauj) in 1540 AD. Following his earlier victory at Chausa, this defeat proved catastrophic for the Mughal Emperor Humayun, who lost control of his empire and was forced to flee to Persia. The victory at Bilgram secured Sher Shah’s place as the supreme ruler of northern India, displacing the Mughals entirely until Humayun’s return in 1555.
See lessWhich of the following Indian rulers was a contemporary of Akbar?
Rani Durgavati (1524–1564), the queen of the Gond kingdom of Garha-Katanga (Gondwana), was a prominent contemporary of Emperor Akbar. In 1564, Akbar's general, Asaf Khan, invaded her prosperous kingdom. The Rani fiercely resisted the numerically superior Mughal army. After being wounded, she tragicaRead more
Rani Durgavati (1524–1564), the queen of the Gond kingdom of Garha-Katanga (Gondwana), was a prominent contemporary of Emperor Akbar. In 1564, Akbar’s general, Asaf Khan, invaded her prosperous kingdom. The Rani fiercely resisted the numerically superior Mughal army. After being wounded, she tragically took her own life to prevent capture, earning recognition for her bravery and self-respect. She is remembered as a heroic figure who challenged the expansionist policies of the Mughal Empire.
See lessWhich Mughal emperor reimposed the tax called Jaziya?
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb reimposed the Jaziya tax in 1679 AD, a poll tax levied on non-Muslim subjects, known as dhimmis. This decision was a significant departure from the liberal policies of his predecessors, especially Akbar, who had abolished the tax over a century earlier. Aurangzeb's stateRead more
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb reimposed the Jaziya tax in 1679 AD, a poll tax levied on non-Muslim subjects, known as dhimmis. This decision was a significant departure from the liberal policies of his predecessors, especially Akbar, who had abolished the tax over a century earlier. Aurangzeb’s stated aim was to govern according to strict Islamic principles. The move alienated a large section of the Hindu population and is considered a major factor in the widespread revolts and destabilization that characterized the later years of his long reign.
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