Balaji Vishwanath is called the Second Founder of the Maratha State because he revived Maratha power after years of Mughal pressure and internal disorder. As the first effective Peshwa, he stabilized administration, negotiated important treaties with the Mughals, secured Chauth ...
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The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah in Agra was commissioned by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg (who held the title Itmad-ud-Daulah), between 1622 and 1628. This monument is celebrated as the earliest example of a purely white marble ...
The correct sequence of the major battles in the War of Succession (1658-1659) is: Bahadurpur (Shuja vs. Dara’s forces, Feb 1658), Dharmat (Aurangzeb/Murad vs. Imperial, Apr 1658), Samugarh (Aurangzeb vs. Dara, May 1658), Khajwa (Aurangzeb vs. Shuja, Jan 1659) and ...
The finest and most representative buildings constructed by Emperor Akbar are found at Fatehpur Sikri, his temporary capital built between 1569 and 1585. These structures, including the Panch Mahal and the Buland Darwaza, showcase a unique blend of Persian, Hindu ...
In Sher Shah’s administration, the ‘Fotdar’ was the Treasurer at the Pargana (sub-district) level. His main function was to keep custody of the cash and revenue collected from the area. This system of decentralized financial accountability was key to Sher ...