Medieval India (C) The Mughal Empire — Chapter Summary
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Summary of Medieval India (C) The Mughal Empire for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics. Key concepts: Ain, Babur and Akbar ascended the throne at.
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Overview
The Mughal Empire became a major power in India after Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. The chapter covers the rise of Mughal rule, the important reigns of Babur, Akbar and Aurangzeb, the administrative system, and the great monuments linked with Mughal culture. It
Key Concepts
Ain
Ain-i-Akbari was written by Abul Fazl, a minister and one of the nine jewels at Akbar's court. It is an important source for the administration and cu
Babur
Babur, whose full name was Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, was a descendant of Timur. He defeated Ibrahim Lodhi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, o
Akbar ascended the throne at
Akbar ascended the throne at the age of thirteen under the guidance of Bairam Khan. He defeated Hemu at the Second Battle of Panipat, expanded the emp
Akbar abolished jizyah and the pilgrim
Akbar abolished jizyah and the pilgrim tax, built the Ibadat Khana in 1575 at Fatehpur Sikri, issued the mahzar, set up a translation department, chec
Din
Din-i-Illahi was a new faith promulgated by Akbar. It stressed oneness of God, courage, loyalty and justice, and its main purpose was Sulh-kul or univ
Learning Objectives
- Understand how the Mughal Empire was established in India.
- Identify the major Mughal rulers and their achievements.
- Explain the importance of sources such as Ain-i-Akbari, the Taj Mahal, the Jama Masjid and the Red Fort.
- Describe Akbar's policies of expansion, tolerance and reform.
- Explain the Mughal administrative system, including the mansabdari system.
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