Discover the Mughal Empire

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When is the conventional founding date of the Mughal Empire?

  • 1600 by Akbar
  • 1720 by Aurangzeb
  • 1526 by Babur (correct)
  • 1760 by the British Raj

Where did the Mughal Empire stretch to at its peak?

  • From the Brahmaputra River to the Western Ghats
  • From the Indus River Basin to the Deccan Plateau (correct)
  • From the Himalayas to the Thar Desert
  • From the Ganges River to the Arabian Sea

Who is credited with the maximum geographical extent of the Mughal Empire?

  • Ibrahim Lodi
  • Aurangzeb (correct)
  • Akbar
  • Babur

What was the outcome of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 on the Mughal Empire?

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How did the Mughal Empire rule the cultures and peoples it came to rule?

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When is the Mughal imperial structure sometimes dated to?

<p>1600, to the rule of Babur's grandson, Akbar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that sustained the Mughal Empire?

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Who defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, in the First Battle of Panipat?

<p>Babur, a chieftain from what is today Uzbekistan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the maximum geographical extent achieved by the Mughal Empire?

<p>The highlands of present-day Assam and Bangladesh in the east (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Mughal Empire formally dissolved?

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Flashcards

Mughal Empire founding date

Established in 1526 by Babur.

Mughal Empire's peak extent

Stretched from the Indus River Basin to the Deccan Plateau.

Maximum geographical extent

Aurangzeb is credited with the greatest reach.

Outcome of 1857 Rebellion

Formal dissolution by the British Raj.

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Mughal rule

Through new administrative practices and diverse ruling elites.

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Mughal Structure date

Dated to 1600, during the rule of Akbar.

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Primary success factor

Military warfare sustained the Empire.

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First Battle of Panipat

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi.

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Maximum geographical extent

Extended to the highlands of present-day Assam and Bangladesh.

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Mughal Empire dissolution

Formally dissolved after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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Study Notes

Mughal Empire Founding and Extent

  • The conventional founding date of the Mughal Empire is 1526.
  • At its peak, the Mughal Empire stretched to modern-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan.

Mughal Empire Expansion

  • The Mughal Empire achieved its maximum geographical extent under the rule of Aurangzeb.
  • The empire reached its peak under Aurangzeb, covering a vast territory including present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan.

Indian Rebellion of 1857

  • The Indian Rebellion of 1857 led to the downfall of the Mughal Empire.
  • The rebellion marked the end of the Mughal Empire, which was formally dissolved by the British in 1858.

Mughal Rule and Culture

  • The Mughal Empire ruled diverse cultures and peoples through a system of tolerance, incorporating local customs and traditions.

Mughal Imperial Structure

  • The Mughal imperial structure is sometimes dated to 1556, when Akbar the Great came to power.

Sustenance of the Mughal Empire

  • The primary factor that sustained the Mughal Empire was its strong administrative system and effective governance.

Founding and Decline

  • Babur, a Central Asian ruler, defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, marking the beginning of the Mughal Empire.
  • The Mughal Empire was formally dissolved in 1858, following the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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