Shivaji appeared at Aurangzeb’s court in Agra in 1666 AD. This visit was a consequence of the Treaty of Purandar (1665), where he was compelled to accept Mughal service. Shivaji’s subsequent confinement and spectacular escape cemented his status as a ...
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Mewar was the only major state in Rajputana that consistently refused to accept the sovereignty of Akbar. Its ruler, Rana Pratap Singh, fought relentlessly to maintain his independence, most famously at the Battle of Haldighati (1576). Mewar finally accepted Mughal ...
Dashwant (or Daswanth) was a famous Hindu painter who flourished during the time of Emperor Akbar. Recognized for his extraordinary talent, he was among the leading artists who contributed to early Mughal masterpieces, including the massive illustration work on the ...
Akbar’s main objective in the Battle of Haldighati (1576) was unequivocally to bring Rana Pratap under his control. Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar was the sole major Rajput ruler who refused to submit to Mughal authority. Akbar considered his submission ...
The function of the ‘Kanungo’ in Sher Shah’s administration was maintaining land records. The Kanungo was an hereditary revenue official at the Pargana level. His job was to keep all the records concerning the land, including the revenue rates, actual ...