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Foundation of the Mughal Empire — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

What Foundation of the Mughal Empire covers in ICSE Class 7 History & Civics: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 7 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in Foundation of the Mughal Empire

1

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The rise of the Mughal Empire in India from Babur to Sher Shah Suri and the struggles for power

BaburHumayunSher Shah SuriBattles and conflictsAdministration and reformsCultural and literary legacy

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