Akbar bestowed the title of ‘Kaviraj’ (or Kaviraya, meaning ‘King of Poets’) upon his most famous courtier, Birbal (Mahesh Das). Birbal was highly regarded by the emperor for his wisdom, ready wit and poetic talent. He was one of the ...
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq explored merging Islamic thought with philosophical and mystical ideas, attempting to create a new religious-philosophical system. His ideas were influenced by rationalism and Sufi metaphysics. The Ulema strongly opposed him, fearing deviation from orthodox Islam, contributing to ...
The First Battle of Panipat in 1526 laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi using superior artillery and tactics. This victory ended the Delhi Sultanate and enabled Babur to establish a new dynasty in India, marking ...
The Grand Trunk Road originally expanded by Sher Shah Suri, connects Kolkata in the east to Amritsar in the north. It is one of Asia’s oldest and longest roads, historically linking major trade, military and cultural centers. This route helped ...
Muhammad bin Tughlaq died in Thatta (Sindh) in 1351 during one of his final military expeditions. Chroniclers record his death far from Delhi, reflecting the unsettled, mobile nature of his later reign and the many troubles that beset his rule. Answer: ...