The Second Battle of Panipat (1556) was fought between Akbar’s Mughal forces, led by Bairam Khan and Hemu, the Hindu general who briefly captured Delhi. Though Hemu initially succeeded, he was fatally wounded during the battle. His defeat restored Mughal ...
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Ain-i-Akbari was written by Abul Fazal, Akbar’s court historian. It is an administrative and statistical record of Akbar’s empire. The book describes revenue systems, military organization, social customs, religions and imperial departments. It forms the third part of the Akbarnama ...
Akbar built the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri to celebrate his victory over Gujarat in 1573. This monumental gateway, standing 54 meters high, symbolizes Mughal architectural grandeur. It served as a ceremonial entrance to the Jama Masjid and represents Akbar’s ...
Sher Shah Suri built the Grand Trunk Road, one of the oldest and longest highways in Asia. It connected Bengal to Kabul. He improved road quality, built sarais, planted trees and established postal services. His work strengthened trade, administration and ...
Babur earned the title ‘Qalandar’ (meaning ‘vagabond’ or ‘generous’) after his decisive victory in the First Battle of Panipat (1526). Upon capturing the treasuries of Delhi and Agra, he exhibited extreme generosity, opening the wealth to his soldiers, nobles and ...