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Foundation of the Mughal Empire

ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

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Key Topics to Revise

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Babur and the Beginning of Mughal Rule

  • Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India.
  • Babur was descended from Timur through his father and Chengiz Khan through his mother.
  • Babur inherited the throne of Farghana at the age of 11 in CE 1494.
2

Humayun and His Struggles

  • Humayun was Babur's eldest son and successor.
  • Humayun succeeded Babur in December 1530 at the age of 23.
  • Humayun faced rivals immediately after becoming emperor.
3

Sher Shah Suri and His Administration

  • Sher Shah Suri was originally Farid Khan.
  • After killing a tiger single-handedly, he became known as Sher Khan.
  • After becoming ruler of Bengal and Bihar, he assumed the title Sher Shah.

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Babur inherited the throne of FarghanaBabur used a new formAfter PanipatHumayun succeeded Babur in December 1530Humayun took Chunar in 1538

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