Akbar conferred the prestigious title ‘Kanthabharanavani Vilas’ (meaning ‘The Ornament of the Voice’) upon the legendary musician Tansen. Recognized as a musical genius, Tansen transformed North Indian classical music, especially the Dhrupad style, becoming one of the most celebrated members ...
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s token currency failed because counterfeit copper coins flooded the market. Ordinary people, artisans and corrupt officials produced fake coins in huge quantities. Without a proper minting system, the state could not distinguish genuine from fake currency, collapsing ...
Tansen, one of India’s greatest musicians, lived in the court of Emperor Akbar. He was one of the Navratnas and is known for developing classical ragas. His music had deep influence on Hindustani classical traditions. Akbar deeply respected Tansen and ...
Babur introduced the Persian-style garden tradition with flowing water in India. Inspired by Timurid and Persian aesthetics, he built Charbagh gardens in Agra and other places. These gardens featured water channels, fountains, symmetry and greenery, symbolizing paradise. Babur’s love for ...
Balban created the Diwan-i-Ariz as a separate military department to ensure efficient control over the army. Its purpose was to suppress internal rebellions and strengthen defenses against Mongol invasions. By separating it from the finance department, Balban improved discipline, military ...