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During which centuries did the Rajput clans emerge in India?
Which of the following was NOT a main Rajput clan?
Who founded the kingdom of Mewar in 734 CE?
Who founded the Mughal Empire in 1526 CE?
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What was a characteristic of the Mughal Empire under Akbar?
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What was the name of the system introduced by Akbar to divide the empire into provinces?
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What was a feature of the relationship between the Rajput kingdoms and the Mughal Empire?
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Which Rajput kingdom maintained its independence throughout the Mughal period?
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Study Notes
Rajput Dynasties
- Origins: Rajputs were a group of warrior clans that emerged in India during the 6th-12th centuries
- Clans: Main Rajput clans included Chauhans, Guhilas, Pratihars, and Solankis
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Kingdoms: Rajput dynasties established kingdoms in various regions, including:
- Mewar (Udaipur): Founded by Bappa Rawal in 734 CE
- Marwar (Jodhpur): Founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 CE
- Amber (Jaipur): Founded by Dhula Rao in 1036 CE
- Bundi: Founded by Rao Soha in 1342 CE
Mughal Empire
- Founding: Founded by Babur in 1526 CE, after defeating the last Lodi Sultan of Delhi
- Peak: Mughal Empire reached its peak under Akbar (1556-1605 CE), who expanded the empire and established a centralized administration
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Characteristics:
- Syncretic culture: Mughal Empire was known for its blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic cultures
- Administrative reforms: Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system, which divided the empire into provinces and established a hierarchical system of administration
- Art and architecture: Mughal Empire saw a flourishing of art and architecture, including the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and other monuments
Rajput-Mughal Relations
- Conflict: Rajput kingdoms and Mughal Empire had a complex and often contentious relationship, marked by periods of conflict and alliance
- Marriage alliances: Mughal emperors often formed marriage alliances with Rajput kingdoms to secure strategic alliances and expand their territory
- Rajput resistance: Rajput kingdoms, particularly Mewar, resisted Mughal expansion and maintained their independence throughout the Mughal period
Rajput Dynasties
- Emerged in India during the 6th-12th centuries as a group of warrior clans
- Main clans included Chauhans, Guhilas, Pratihars, and Solankis
- Established kingdoms in various regions, including:
- Mewar (Udaipur), founded by Bappa Rawal in 734 CE
- Marwar (Jodhpur), founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 CE
- Amber (Jaipur), founded by Dhula Rao in 1036 CE
- Bundi, founded by Rao Soha in 1342 CE
Mughal Empire
- Founded by Babur in 1526 CE, after defeating the last Lodi Sultan of Delhi
- Reached its peak under Akbar (1556-1605 CE), who expanded the empire and established a centralized administration
- Characterized by:
- Syncretic culture, blending Indian, Persian, and Islamic cultures
- Administrative reforms, introducing the Mansabdari system, dividing the empire into provinces and establishing a hierarchical system of administration
- Flourishing of art and architecture, including the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and other monuments
Rajput-Mughal Relations
- Complex and often contentious relationship, marked by periods of conflict and alliance
- Mughal emperors formed marriage alliances with Rajput kingdoms to secure strategic alliances and expand their territory
- Rajput kingdoms, particularly Mewar, resisted Mughal expansion and maintained their independence throughout the Mughal period
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Learn about the origins, clans, and kingdoms of Rajput dynasties in India from the 6th-12th centuries, including Mewar, Marwar, Amber, and Bundi.
