Akbar’s guardian was Bairam Khan, a loyal general of Humayun. After Humayun’s death, Bairam Khan protected the young Akbar, handled administration and led the Mughal army. He secured early victories, particularly the Second Battle of Panipat, which ensured Akbar’s throne ...
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The Battle of Khanwa (1527) was the most decisive for Mughal consolidation. While Panipat established Mughal rule by defeating the Lodi Sultanate, Khanwa crushed the powerful Rajput Confederacy under Rana Sanga. This victory neutralized the strongest indigenous threat to Babur, ...
Medini Rai of Chanderi never invited Babur to invade India. The actual invitations came from Daulat Khan Lodi and his son Dilawar Khan, who were unhappy with Ibrahim Lodi’s rule and from Alam Khan Lodi, Ibrahim’s uncle seeking power. Rana ...
A Chinese envoy from the Ming emperor visited the court of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, establishing diplomatic ties. This mission encouraged cultural exchange and reflected Delhi’s growing regional influence, highlighting the Sultanate’s engagement with major Asian powers beyond West and Central ...
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) ...