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Humayun recaptured Delhi and Agra in 1540.
Humayun recaptured Delhi and Agra in 1540.
False (B)
Sher Shah ruled from 1540 to 1545 before losing to Humayun.
Sher Shah ruled from 1540 to 1545 before losing to Humayun.
True (A)
Jalal-ud-din Akbar was born in 1540.
Jalal-ud-din Akbar was born in 1540.
False (B)
Sher Shah implemented a system of administration that influenced later Mughal administrations.
Sher Shah implemented a system of administration that influenced later Mughal administrations.
The provinces during Sher Shah's rule were divided into Jags instead of Sarkars.
The provinces during Sher Shah's rule were divided into Jags instead of Sarkars.
Zahir-ud-din Babur was primarily known for his attempts to conquer Central Asia.
Zahir-ud-din Babur was primarily known for his attempts to conquer Central Asia.
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the Second Battle of Panipat.
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the Second Battle of Panipat.
Ibrahim Lodi's army was well-organised and disciplined during the battle against Babur.
Ibrahim Lodi's army was well-organised and disciplined during the battle against Babur.
The ruling family of Gwalior presented the Kohinoor diamond to Babur's son, Akbar.
The ruling family of Gwalior presented the Kohinoor diamond to Babur's son, Akbar.
Babur returned to Kabul after his initial invasion of India in 1524.
Babur returned to Kabul after his initial invasion of India in 1524.
Babur made Delhi his capital after his conquest of the city.
Babur made Delhi his capital after his conquest of the city.
Babur's use of artillery was a significant factor in his victory over Ibrahim Lodi.
Babur's use of artillery was a significant factor in his victory over Ibrahim Lodi.
Babur's ancestry included figures such as Alexander the Great.
Babur's ancestry included figures such as Alexander the Great.
Flashcards
Who founded the Mughal Empire?
Who founded the Mughal Empire?
Zahir-ud-din Babur, a descendant of Timur and Chenghiz Khan, who established the Mughal Empire in India.
What did Babur inherit at age eleven?
What did Babur inherit at age eleven?
A small principality in Central Asia that Babur inherited at age eleven.
What was Babur's main ambition?
What was Babur's main ambition?
Babur's ambition to conquer Central Asia, which led him to turn eastwards.
What city did Babur capture in 1504?
What city did Babur capture in 1504?
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Who ruled Delhi when Babur invaded?
Who ruled Delhi when Babur invaded?
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Who invited Babur to invade India?
Who invited Babur to invade India?
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Who aided Babur in his invasion?
Who aided Babur in his invasion?
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What battle marked the establishment of the Mughal Empire?
What battle marked the establishment of the Mughal Empire?
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The Sur Sultanate
The Sur Sultanate
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Sher Khan
Sher Khan
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Sher Shah's Administration
Sher Shah's Administration
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Administrative Hierarchy under Sher Shah Suri
Administrative Hierarchy under Sher Shah Suri
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Legacy of Sher Shah Suri's Administration
Legacy of Sher Shah Suri's Administration
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