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What was the name of the Afghan chief who challenged Humayun's authority?
What was the name of the Afghan chief who challenged Humayun's authority?
Sher Shah Suri
Who succeeded Humayun after his death?
Who succeeded Humayun after his death?
Akbar
What did Jahangir introduce during his reign?
What did Jahangir introduce during his reign?
Regulations, dealings, and the banning of the manufacture of drugs and wine
In what year did Jahangir sign a commercial treaty?
In what year did Jahangir sign a commercial treaty?
Who established the Mughal dynasty in India?
Who established the Mughal dynasty in India?
What were the causes of the War of Independence 1857?
What were the causes of the War of Independence 1857?
What did Zaheer Uddin Babar establish in India?
What did Zaheer Uddin Babar establish in India?
What event led to the downfall of the Mughal Empire in India?
What event led to the downfall of the Mughal Empire in India?
Who succeeded Humayun after his death?
Who succeeded Humayun after his death?
Who challenged Humayun's authority and established the Suri empire?
Who challenged Humayun's authority and established the Suri empire?
Study Notes
The Rise of the Mughals
- In the early 16th century, Zaheer Uddin Babar established the Mughal dynasty and ruled India for 4 years.
- After Babar's death, his son Humayun succeeded him, but was not a strong leader, leading to Afghan chief Sher Shah Suri challenging his authority.
- Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun and established a large Suri empire, but Humayun recaptured his territories after 15 years.
- After Humayun's death, his son Akbar succeeded to the throne and by his early 30's, ruled an empire larger than what Babar had conquered.
- Akbar's son Jahangir succeeded him and introduced regulations on matters such as banning the manufacture of drugs and wine.
- Jahangir was famous for his Golden Chain of Justice and signed a commercial treaty in 1615.
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Test your knowledge on the establishment of British rule in India, the downfall of the Mughal Empire, and the causes of the War of Independence in 1857. This quiz covers the rise of the Mughals, their invasion of India, and the succession of leaders. See how well you understand this crucial period in Indian history.
