Bahadur Shah II, also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar, was the last Mughal emperor. He ruled nominally until 1857, when the British ended Mughal authority after the Revolt of 1857. He was exiled to Rangoon, marking the formal end of ...
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In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty. Babur’s superior tactics, gunpowder artillery and the tulughma strategy played a key role. This victory ended the Delhi Sultanate’s rule and laid ...
Alauddin Khalji strengthened the Diwan-i-Ariz by enforcing strict inspection of troops, maintaining detailed records, regulating horse branding and ensuring soldiers’ salaries matched actual service. These reforms improved army discipline, prevented corruption and enhanced readiness against Mongols and rebellions. ANSWER: (C) ...
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq reversed Alauddin Khalji’s strict agrarian policies by restoring land to hereditary holders like khuts and muqaddams. He believed leniency would improve loyalty and agricultural productivity. This softened administrative pressure but weakened the firm controls established earlier. ANSWER: (A) ...
Malik Kafur was bought as a slave from Khambhat during Alauddin Khalji’s Gujarat campaign. His intelligence and military skill impressed the Sultan, who promoted him rapidly. Kafur later became the commander leading the major South Indian expeditions, defeating several powerful ...