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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Tansen and Baiju Bawra were legendary musicians who flourished during Akbar’s reign. Akbar, a great patron of art and culture, included Tansen among his Navratnas. Their music enriched the Mughal court and helped establish Hindustani classical traditions. Akbar’s encouragement created ...
During Akbar’s reign, the Mahabharata was translated into Persian and titled Razmnama, meaning “Book of Wars.” Akbar encouraged this translation to promote cultural understanding between Hindus and Muslims. Scholars, including Faizi and other pandits, worked together on this project. The ...
Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, was a contemporary of Mughal emperor Jahangir. During Jahangir’s early reign, tensions rose because of Guru Arjan’s growing influence. He was eventually executed in 1606, an event that deeply affected Sikh–Mughal relations and ...
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: ...