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Foundation of the Mughal Empire — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics
Foundation of the Mughal Empire revision notes for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics: 3 topics in quick points. Includes Babur and the Beginning of Mughal.
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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.
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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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