Mughal Empire: 1526 to 1857 C.E.

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Which Mughal ruler's reign marked the beginning of the empire in 1526 CE?

  • Shah Jahan
  • Babar (correct)
  • Akbar
  • Aurangzeb

Humayun ruled continuously from 1530 CE to 1555 CE without any interruptions.

False (B)

In which year was the Second Battle of Panipat fought, a significant event during Akbar's rule?

1556

Aurangzeb conquered Gujarat in ______ CE.

<p>1572</p> Signup and view all the answers

Instructions: Match the Mughal rulers with the corresponding years of significant battles or events:

<p>Babar = First Battle of Panipat (1526 CE) Akbar = Second Battle of Panipat (1556 CE) Aurangzeb = Annexed Bijapur (1686 CE) Humayun = Ruled First Time (1530 CE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did Nadir Shah invade?

<p>1739 CE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Akbar's rule began immediately after the Second Battle of Panipat.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Bahadur Shah Zafar deposed, marking a significant decline of the Mughal empire?

<p>1857</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Mughals period exists roughly from ______ to 1857.

<p>1526</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events occurred in 1689 CE?

<p>Execution of Shambhaji (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Mughal Empire

Babar's dynasty in India, lasting from 1526 to 1857.

Babar's birth

Babar, the founder of the Mughal Empire, was born.

1526 CE

The First Battle of Panipat occurred.

1530 CE

Humayun ruled for the first time.

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1539 CE

Battle of Chausa.

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1540 CE

Battle of Kanauj.

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1555 CE

Humayun ruled for the second time.

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1556 CE

The Second Battle of Panipat occurred.

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1658-1707 CE

Aurangzeb re-imposed Jizya.

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1857 CE

Bahadur Shah Zafar was deposed.

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Study Notes

  • Mughals existed from 1526 to 1857 C.E. for roughly 330 years.
  • Babar was born in 1483 C.E.
  • Ayak first gained position of power in 1494 C.E.
  • Gained Soumas Rand and lost it in 1497 C.E.
  • First battle of Panipat occurred in 1526 C.E.
  • Humayun ruled the first time in 1530 C.E.
  • Humayun went into Exile in 1540 C.E.
  • Battle of Chouse took place in 1539 C.E.
  • Battle of Kanauj was in 1540 C.E.
  • Sher Shah ruled the second time in 1555 C.E.
  • Akbar ruled from 1556 to 1605 C.E.
  • Second battle of Panipat was in 1556 C.E.
  • Bairam Khan was dismissed in 1560 C.E.
  • Malwa was attacked in 1561 C.E.
  • Gondwana was attacked in 1564 C.E.
  • Rajputs were controlled from 1570 to 1588 C.E.
  • Akbar was up against Rana Pratap in 1576 C.E.
  • Gujarat was conquered in 1572 C.E.
  • Aurangzeb occurred from 1658 to 1707 C.E.
  • Bijapur was annexed in 1686 C.E.
  • Golconda was annexed in 1687 C.E.
  • Shambaji was executed in 1689 C.E.
  • Bahadur Shah I took over in 1707 C.E.
  • Bahadur Shah Zafar was deposed in 1857 C.E.
  • Nadir Shah invaded in 1739 C.E.

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