Akbar was the first among the Mughal emperors to have affected conquests beyond the Vindhyas. His successors, Jahangir and Shah Jahan, made considerable additions to the Mughal province of the Deccan. Aurangzeb, as viceroy of the Deccan, was desirous of effecting further expansion, but was prevented from fulfilling his objective owing to Shah Jahan’s opposition. … Read more

Impact of Islam on Hinduism and Hindustan: The Delhi Sultan covers a period of a little more than three centuries. During this period Islam made rapid progress in Hindustan (India) and caused its influence on Hinduism. The Muslims constituted a new and powerful element in the population of India. Unlike other foreigners they refused to be … Read more

The two Sayyid brothers were Abdulla Khan and Hussain Ali Khan. The exertions of these two brothers won Farrukh Siyar his empire. Farrukh Siyar ascended the throne in 1713 and Abdullah Khan was appointed Wazir and Hussain Ali Khan was appointed Mir Bakshi. They actually played the part of king-makers during the period 1713-1720. The … Read more

Bairam Khan was Emperor Humayun’s trusted friend. On the death of Humayun in 1556 he took the initiative and necessary measures for proclaiming Akbar as the successor of Humayun on the throne of Delhi. Akbar consequently became the Emperor of India and Bairam ruled on his behalf. But Delhi was soon lost and it was … Read more

Who was the first Sultan of Delhi? Qutb-ud-din succeeded Muhammad Ghori as sovereign of the new Indian conquests and from 1206 he might be reckoned as the first Sultan of Delhi. Qutb-ud-din sought to strengthen his position by marriage alliances with influential rival chiefs. He himself married the daughter of Taj-ud-din Yildiz, Governor of Kirman, … Read more

What is Din-i-Ilahi? Akbar is said to have evolved a new religion called Din-i-Ilahi. This Din-i Ilahi has been described as a combination of all moral principles of various religions which would satisfy all. In fact, Akbar wanted to introduce a national religion. In any case Din-i-Ilahi was not a proselytizing religion. It was confined … Read more

Coins of Muhammad Bin Tughluq Muhammad Bin Tughluq introduced copper currency in 1330 A.D. Because of Sultan’s reckless generosity and various visionary plans, the Sultan got his treasury greatly drained. In order to increase his financial resources, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq had no other alternative but to introduce copper currency. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq ordered that coins … Read more

Main Features of Mansabdari System Mansabdari system was of Central Asian origin. Some of the features of Mansabdari System were in vogue during the reigns of Alauddin Khalji and Sher Shah. The Mansabdari system was formally organized and introduced by Akbar in his administration. This system formed the foundation of military and civil administration of … Read more

Comparison of Akbar and Aurangzeb Both the Mughal Emperors, Akbar and Aurangzeb won great reputation as ruler over extensive dominions. Both possessed extraordinary qualities of head and heart. Both of them were brave, industrious and energetic and were endowed with military talents of a first order. But the points of difference in their outlook and … Read more

Evaluate the Religious Policy of Akbar The religious policy of Akbar the Great was the most liberal exponent of the policy of toleration among all Muslim ruler in India. However, his religious views went through a process of slow evolution. From his childhood Akbar had come in contact with Sujim. His Rajput wives and his … Read more