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Which of the following factors contributed to Humayun's initial loss of the Mughal Empire?
Which of the following factors contributed to Humayun's initial loss of the Mughal Empire?
- Lack of experience in governance and administration.
- His defeat at the hands of Sher Shah Suri.
- Internal rebellions within the empire.
- All of the above. (correct)
Babur's success as a ruler was solely attributable to his military prowess.
Babur's success as a ruler was solely attributable to his military prowess.
False (B)
Name two significant consequences of the First Battle of Panipat.
Name two significant consequences of the First Battle of Panipat.
Establishment of Mughal rule in India and the end of the Delhi Sultanate.
Sher Shah's mausoleum is located in ______.
Sher Shah's mausoleum is located in ______.
Match the following battles/events with their respective dates:
Match the following battles/events with their respective dates:
Sher Shah Suri is considered a forerunner to Akbar due to which of the following reasons?
Sher Shah Suri is considered a forerunner to Akbar due to which of the following reasons?
Humayun defeated Sher Shah in the Battle of Kannauj.
Humayun defeated Sher Shah in the Battle of Kannauj.
Who invited Babur to invade India and what were their motives?
Who invited Babur to invade India and what were their motives?
The Grand Trunk Road was built by ______.
The Grand Trunk Road was built by ______.
What was the main purpose of the Portuguese arrival in India at the end of the 15th century?
What was the main purpose of the Portuguese arrival in India at the end of the 15th century?
Flashcards
Humayun
Humayun
Mughal emperor who faced defeat by Sher Shah but later regained his empire.
Babur
Babur
Founder of the Mughal Empire in India, known for bravery and military prowess.
First Battle of Panipat
First Battle of Panipat
A significant battle where Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, marking the start of the Mughal Empire in India.
Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri
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Grand Trunk Road
Grand Trunk Road
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1555
1555
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Rambagh
Rambagh
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Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri
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Daulat Khan Lodi and Rana Sanga
Daulat Khan Lodi and Rana Sanga
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Farghana
Farghana
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Study Notes
- Humayun faced challenges, including rebellions and was defeated by Sher Shah Suri, losing his empire for a period before regaining it.
- Farid Khan is known as Sher Khan because of his bravery and mellow skill.
Babur
- Two famous Babur biographies exist.
- Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 AD.
- Babur was a descendant of Timur from his mother's side.
- Rambagh was the most famous garden laid by Babur.
- Babur was a great poet and writer.
- Babur defeated in the Battle of Khanua.
- Babur lost his kingdom of Farghana to the Uzbeks when attempting to conquer Samarkand.
- Daulat Khan Lodi was the governor of Lahore, and Rana Sanga ruled Rajput Mewar; both had invited Babur to India.
Sher Shah
- In Sher Shah's empire, shiqdars were incharge of law and order.
- Islam Shah was the son of Sher Shah Suri, and ruled for around 3 years.
- Sher Shah's mausoleum is in Rajasthan.
- A note on trade development and land reforms should be written relating to Sher Shah's rule.
Mughals and India
- When the Portuguese arrived in India in the late 15th century AD, this was for trading purposes.
- Merchants in India started building houses near Portuguese factory centres.
- Humayun re-established Mughal rule in India in 1,555 AD.
- Humayun defeated Sher Shah in the Battle of Dauraha.
- A project on Sher Shah's life and achievements is required.
Administrative Entities
- Provinces are known as Sarkars.
- Parganas are known as Districts.
- Munsifs were appointed at the district level.
Chronology
- Vasco-da-Gama arrived in India (1498 AD)
- First Battle of Panipat (1526 AD)
- Battle of Khanwa (1527 AD)
- Battle of Ghaghra (1529 AD)
- Humayun ascended the throne (1530 AD)
- Battle of Chausa (1539 AD)
- Battle of Kannauj (1540 AD)
- Death of Sher Shah (1545 AD)
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Explore Babur's reign, his battles including Panipat, and his literary contributions. Also, learn about Sher Shah Suri's rise, his administrative reforms, and his conflict with Humayun.
