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DMPQ:What were the major consequences of decline of Mughal empire?

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None of the Indian powers rose to claim the heritage of the Grand Mughals for they were strong enough to destroy the Empire but not strong enough to unite it or to create anything new in its place. They could not create a new social order which could stand up to the new enemy from … Read more DMPQ:What were the major consequences of decline of Mughal empire?

DMPQ: Akbar was highly tolerant Mughal emperor. Discuss the religious policy of Akbar. (Medieval History)

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  He banned forced conversion in 1562. He abolished pilgrim tax on Hindus. Jaziya was also abolished which usede to be levy on non muslims. Akbar constructed Ibadatkhana at FatehpurSikri for religious discourses and discussions to be conducted every Thursday. Akbar invited father monsuratte and father Aquinois to speak on Christianity, Pt. Puroshottam on Hinduism, … Read more DMPQ: Akbar was highly tolerant Mughal emperor. Discuss the religious policy of Akbar. (Medieval History)

Mughal administration

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Sher Shah’s Work    Sher Shah was one of the most distinguished rulers of north India who had done a number of developmental works (along with well-planned administrative works). His works can be studied under the following heads:   Administrative Works    Sher Shah re-established law and order across the length and breadth … Read more Mughal administration

DMPQ:Write a short note on Mughal painting.

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The contribution of Mughals to the art of painting was remarkable. The foundation for the Mughal painting was laid by Humayun when he was staying in Persia. He brought with him two painters – Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdal Samad to India. These two painters became famous during Akbar’s reign. Akbar commissioned the illustrations of … Read more DMPQ:Write a short note on Mughal painting.

Mughal Empire

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                              Mughal Empire (1526 A.D.-1857 A.D.) Babur- His actual name was Zahiruddin Mohammed, son of Omar Sheikh Mirza, the king of Ferghana in Afghanistan. His ambition was to conquer Samarkand, the seat of Timur. In 1527 A.D., Babur defeated rana  sanga in the battle of Kanwa. In the battle of Chanderi (1528 A.D.), … Read more Mughal Empire

DMPQ- Decline of Mughal empire was due to various reasons. Discuss the involvement of religion in the decline of empire.

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The most important cause of the downfall of the Mughal Empire was the religious policy of Aurangzeb. The Mughal state in the days of Akbar, Jahangir, and Shahjahan was basically a secular state. Its stability was essentially founded on the policy of non interference with the religious beliefs and customs of the people, fostering of … Read more DMPQ- Decline of Mughal empire was due to various reasons. Discuss the involvement of religion in the decline of empire.