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Who was the first Mughal emperor of India?
Who was the first Mughal emperor of India?
- Akbar
- Ibrahim Lodi
- Babur (correct)
- Humayun
What determined a mansabdar’s rank and salary?
What determined a mansabdar’s rank and salary?
- Zat (correct)
- Sawar
- Jagir
- Zabt
Who defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, in the Battle of Panipat in 1526?
Who defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, in the Battle of Panipat in 1526?
- Humayun
- Abul Fazl
- Babur (correct)
- Akbar
What was known as zabt?
What was known as zabt?
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What was the Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance?
What was the Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance?
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Study Notes
Mughal Empire
- The first Mughal emperor of India was Babur.
Mansabdari System
- A mansabdar's rank and salary were determined by the number of zat (cavalrymen) and sawar (horsemen) they maintained.
Battle of Panipat
- The Battle of Panipat in 1526 was won by Babur, who defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi.
Land Revenue System
- Zabt was a system of land revenue where the state claimed a significant portion of the agricultural produce.
Inheritance
- The Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance allowed all sons to inherit a share of the empire, leading to fragmentation and conflict.
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Test your knowledge of the Mughal Empire with this quiz covering Babur's battles, the Deccan Sultanates, and the roles of key historical figures like Abul Fazl and Akbar. Answer true or false questions and fill in the blanks to see how much you know about this period of history.
