The ‘Dahsala settlement’ (or Bandobast system) is directly related to Raja Todar Mal, the capable Finance Minister of Emperor Akbar. Implemented in 1580, this revenue system fixed the land revenue based on the average produce and prices of the preceding ...
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Hemu assumed the title ‘Vikramaditya’ upon capturing Agra and Delhi in 1556. After Humayun’s death, Hemu defeated the Mughal forces and secured the imperial capitals. He was crowned in the Purana Qila in Delhi, adopting the title to assert his ...
Balban introduced the practice of “viewing the royal canopy” to enhance royal dignity and emphasize the divine aura of kingship. The ceremonial canopy symbolized supreme authority. Nobles viewed it from a respectful distance, reinforcing Balban’s strict court etiquette and strengthening ...
Persian was the official language of the Mughal Empire. It was used in administration, court records, royal correspondence and literature. Persian influence shaped art, poetry, architecture and culture. Many Mughal rulers, especially Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan, encouraged Persian scholars, ...
Tuzuk-i-Baburi, also known as the Baburnama, is Babur’s autobiography. Written originally in Turkish, it narrates his life, battles, political struggles and observations about Central Asia and India. It is considered one of the finest autobiographies in world history because of ...