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Tulsidas, the author of ‘Ramcharitmanas’, was associated with the reign of which ruler? (A) Harshavardhana (B) Chandragupta Vikramaditya (C) Wajid Ali Shah (D) Akbar
Tulsidas, one of India’s greatest devotional poets, composed the Ramcharitmanas during the time of Emperor Akbar. He did not participate in the Mughal court but lived in a period marked by Akbar’s religious tolerance and cultural openness. His work presented the story of Lord Rama in simple Awadhi,Read more
Tulsidas, one of India’s greatest devotional poets, composed the Ramcharitmanas during the time of Emperor Akbar. He did not participate in the Mughal court but lived in a period marked by Akbar’s religious tolerance and cultural openness. His work presented the story of Lord Rama in simple Awadhi, making it accessible to common people. Tulsidas greatly shaped Bhakti literature and devotional practices. The peaceful atmosphere of Akbar’s reign allowed such spiritual movements to spread widely.
See lessIn which battle did Babur give the slogan of ‘Jihad’ (holy war), abolish the tax called ‘Tamgha’ and assume the title of ‘Ghazi’ (religious warrior) after winning the battle?
The Battle of Khanwa in 1527 was Babur’s decisive clash against Rana Sanga of Mewar. Facing strong Rajput resistance, Babur encouraged his troops by calling the battle a “Jihad” and abolished the Tamgha tax to gain religious support. After his victory, he adopted the title “Ghazi,” meaning warrior oRead more
The Battle of Khanwa in 1527 was Babur’s decisive clash against Rana Sanga of Mewar. Facing strong Rajput resistance, Babur encouraged his troops by calling the battle a “Jihad” and abolished the Tamgha tax to gain religious support. After his victory, he adopted the title “Ghazi,” meaning warrior of faith. This battle was crucial because it eliminated the Rajput challenge and ensured the consolidation of Mughal power in northern India, making Babur’s rule more secure after Panipat.
See lessBabur, the originator of the poetic style called ‘Mubaiyan’, wrote his autobiography ‘Tuzuk-i-Baburi’ in which language?
The Tuzuk-i-Baburi, also known as the Baburnama, was written by Babur in Chagatai Turkish, the literary language of his homeland in Central Asia. The autobiography covers his childhood, political struggles, military campaigns, natural scenery, flora, fauna and personal emotions. It is admired for itRead more
The Tuzuk-i-Baburi, also known as the Baburnama, was written by Babur in Chagatai Turkish, the literary language of his homeland in Central Asia. The autobiography covers his childhood, political struggles, military campaigns, natural scenery, flora, fauna and personal emotions. It is admired for its honest tone and descriptive detail. Later, Akbar ordered a Persian translation, which increased its popularity. Baburnama remains a valuable historical source for understanding the early Mughal period and Babur’s personality.
See lessWhere was Babur originally the ruler of? (A) Kandahar (B) Taxila (C) Fergana (D) Punjab
Babur's ancestral home and first kingdom was the Fergana Valley, a small but strategic region in Transoxiana, now part of Uzbekistan. As a Timurid Prince (descendant of Timur), he succeeded his father, Umar Shaikh Mirza II, as the Emir of Fergana in 1494 at the tender age of eleven. However, his reiRead more
Babur’s ancestral home and first kingdom was the Fergana Valley, a small but strategic region in Transoxiana, now part of Uzbekistan. As a Timurid Prince (descendant of Timur), he succeeded his father, Umar Shaikh Mirza II, as the Emir of Fergana in 1494 at the tender age of eleven. However, his reign in Fergana was unstable due to the constant threat from his rival relatives and, most critically, the powerful Uzbeks led by Muhammad Shaybani Khan. After repeated attempts to hold onto Fergana and conquer Samarkand, Babur was ultimately driven out of his homeland, leading him to seek a new kingdom, which he found first in Kabul (1504) and later in India.
See lessWho among the following was not among those who invited Babur to invade India?
Medini Rai was not among those who requested Babur to invade India. The invitations mainly came from Afghan nobles dissatisfied with Ibrahim Lodi’s harsh rule. Daulat Khan Lodi, governor of Punjab and his son Dilawar Khan urged Babur to intervene. Alam Khan Lodi, Ibrahim’s ambitious uncle, also sougRead more
Medini Rai was not among those who requested Babur to invade India. The invitations mainly came from Afghan nobles dissatisfied with Ibrahim Lodi’s harsh rule. Daulat Khan Lodi, governor of Punjab and his son Dilawar Khan urged Babur to intervene. Alam Khan Lodi, Ibrahim’s ambitious uncle, also sought Babur’s support to claim the throne. Additionally, Rana Sanga of Mewar encouraged Babur’s advance, expecting a joint effort to weaken the Lodi dynasty. Medini Rai, however, was aligned with Rajput interests and later fought Babur; he never invited him. Thus, option (B) is historically correct.
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