The state in the Rajputana region that proved difficult to conquer was Marwar, ruled by Maldeo Rathore. After his hard-fought and strategically deceptive victory over the Rathores at the Battle of Sumel (1544), Sher Shah exclaimed, “Alas, I almost lost ...
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Maham Anga, Akbar’s chief wet nurse, was the most prominent member of the ‘Harem faction’ responsible for the ‘Petticoat Government’ (1560–1564). She exploited the young Akbar’s dependence and worked successfully to engineer the dismissal of the powerful regent, Bairam Khan, ...
In 1526 AD, Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi of the Lodi Dynasty in the First Battle of Panipat. This victory marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate’s Lodi rule and established the Mughal Empire in India. Babur’s superior artillery, cavalry and ...
The Sayyid Brothers dominated Mughal politics after Aurangzeb. Muhammad Shah overthrew them with support from nobles who opposed their growing power. In 1720, Husain Ali Khan was assassinated and Abdullah Khan was defeated. This ended their control and restored limited ...
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) ...