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Who was the last Mughal emperor to sit on the Peacock Throne (‘Takht-e-Taus’)?
Muhammad Shah 'Rangila' (reigned 1719–1748) holds the unfortunate distinction of being the last Mughal emperor to possess the magnificent Peacock Throne (Takht-e-Taus). This priceless symbol of Mughal sovereignty originally built by Shah Jahan, was captured and seized by the Persian invader Nadir ShRead more
Muhammad Shah ‘Rangila’ (reigned 1719–1748) holds the unfortunate distinction of being the last Mughal emperor to possess the magnificent Peacock Throne (Takht-e-Taus). This priceless symbol of Mughal sovereignty originally built by Shah Jahan, was captured and seized by the Persian invader Nadir Shah following his decisive victory at the Battle of Karnal and the subsequent sack of Delhi in 1739. After its theft, the throne was transported to Persia and its disappearance marked a symbolic and devastating low point for the declining Mughal Empire.
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The massive manuscript project, 'Dastan-e-Amir Hamza' (The Adventures of Amir Hamza), was illustrated under the joint supervision of two founding masters of the Mughal school of painting: Mir Sayyid Ali and later, Abdus Samad. Commissioned by Akbar in the 1560s, this work was a key initiative to devRead more
The massive manuscript project, ‘Dastan-e-Amir Hamza’ (The Adventures of Amir Hamza), was illustrated under the joint supervision of two founding masters of the Mughal school of painting: Mir Sayyid Ali and later, Abdus Samad. Commissioned by Akbar in the 1560s, this work was a key initiative to develop a new court style by combining Persian and Indian techniques. It comprised over 1,400 large paintings, created on cloth and required a workshop of over one hundred artists working over fifteen years to complete.
See lessWhich of the following Sultans first adopted the title of ‘Hazrat-e-Ala’ and later that of Sultan?
Sher Shah Suri initially adopted the title 'Hazrat-e-Ala' after successfully defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun at the Battle of Chausa in 1539. This title means 'Exalted Presence' and was a conscious, but relatively humble, declaration of independent sovereignty. However, after securing a final,Read more
Sher Shah Suri initially adopted the title ‘Hazrat-e-Ala’ after successfully defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun at the Battle of Chausa in 1539. This title means ‘Exalted Presence’ and was a conscious, but relatively humble, declaration of independent sovereignty. However, after securing a final, crushing victory over Humayun at the Battle of Bilgram (Kannauj) in 1540, which established the Sur dynasty, he ascended the throne and formally adopted the grander imperial title of Sultan and Shah.
See lessWhich of the following Mughal emperors was prevented from entering Delhi by Wazir Ghaziuddin?
Emperor Shah Alam II (Ali Gauhar) was the unfortunate Mughal ruler who, upon the death of his father, was prevented from entering his own capital, Delhi, by the powerful and treacherous Wazir Ghaziuddin Imad-ul-Mulk. The Wazir's ambition and political control were absolute and he feared Shah Alam IIRead more
Emperor Shah Alam II (Ali Gauhar) was the unfortunate Mughal ruler who, upon the death of his father, was prevented from entering his own capital, Delhi, by the powerful and treacherous Wazir Ghaziuddin Imad-ul-Mulk. The Wazir’s ambition and political control were absolute and he feared Shah Alam II would curtail his power. Consequently, Shah Alam II lived in exile for twelve years, ruling only nominally from places like Allahabad before eventually placing himself under Maratha protection in 1772.
See lessThe Masnavi which is a collection of rules of Muslim law by Babur? (A) Turkish collection on Prosody (B) Baburnama (C) Mubayyin (D) Diwan
The Masnavi containing a collection of rules on Muslim law composed by Babur is titled the Mubayyin. Written in verse form, the Mubayyin is a treatise focused on issues related to Hanafi Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh). Babur, an accomplished scholar and poet, intended the work to be a clear and accessRead more
The Masnavi containing a collection of rules on Muslim law composed by Babur is titled the Mubayyin. Written in verse form, the Mubayyin is a treatise focused on issues related to Hanafi Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh). Babur, an accomplished scholar and poet, intended the work to be a clear and accessible guide to religious and legal duties. Though known more for his military prowess and autobiography (Baburnama), the Mubayyin demonstrates Babur’s significant intellectual engagement with matters of religion and state governance.
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