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 ...
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Humayunnama was written by Gulbadan Begum, the daughter of Babur and sister of Humayun. It is a rare female-written historical work of the Mughal period. The book provides personal, detailed and eyewitness accounts of Humayun’s life, struggles and relationships within ...
Akbar’s coronation was held at Kalanaur, in present-day Punjab, in 1556. He was only thirteen years old when he became emperor after Humayun’s death. Bairam Khan served as his regent, guiding administration and military affairs. This ceremony marked the formal ...
Firoz Shah Tughlaq established Diwan-i-Bandagan to manage state slaves, who served in administration, workshops and public works. He expanded the slave institution significantly, training them for skilled labor and ensuring their welfare. This department reflected his paternalistic governance style. ANSWER: ...
Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital from Delhi to Devagiri mainly to strengthen his control over the newly conquered southern territories. Devagiri’s central location allowed better supervision of the Deccan, efficient communication and tighter political integration. His objective was expansion ...