5 Questions
Which emperor defeated the forces of the last Lodi sultan and formed the Mughal Empire?
Babur
Who were the powerful Rajput dynasties that ruled Delhi during the ancient to medieval era?
Tomaras, Chauhans, Gautamas
Which Mughal emperor built the walled city of Shahjahanabad within Delhi, along with the Red Fort and Jama Masjid?
Shah Jahan
What event marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire's rule over Delhi?
The first Battle of Panipat
During which century did the city of Delhi decline as the Mughal capital was shifted?
16th century
Study Notes
Founding of the Mughal Empire
- Babur, the first Mughal emperor, defeated the forces of the last Lodi sultan to form the Mughal Empire.
Powerful Rajput Dynasties
- Several powerful Rajput dynasties ruled Delhi during the ancient to medieval era.
Shahjahanabad and its Landmarks
- Shah Jahan, a Mughal emperor, built the walled city of Shahjahanabad within Delhi, along with the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.
End of the Delhi Sultanate
- The defeat of the last Lodi sultan by Babur marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the beginning of the Mughal Empire's rule over Delhi.
Decline of Delhi
- During the 18th century, the city of Delhi declined as the Mughal capital was shifted.
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