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Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science
What The Ahom Dynasty, The Mughals and The Marathas covers in Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in The Ahom Dynasty, The Mughals and The Marathas
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The Ahom Dynasty (1228-1826)
- Founded by Sukapha in 1228, descendants of Mongolian Shan Tribal community from Thailand and Myanmar
- Initial capital was Cheroydoy, later established six capitals over 598 years
- Successfully defended against Khaljis, Lodhis, Bengal sultans, and Mughals
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The Mughal Empire (1526-1707)
- Founded by Babur in 1526 after defeating Ibrahim Lodhi at First Battle of Panipat
- Major rulers: Babur (1526), Humayun, Sher Shah (Sur Dynasty interregnum), Akbar, Jahangir, Shahjahan, Aurangzeb
- Akbar (1556-1605): Most famous Mughal, established Din-e-Ilahi religion, Mansabdari system
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The Maratha Empire and Shivaji
- Shivaji (1630-1680): Founder of Maratha Empire, born in Shivneri fort
- Parents: Shahaji Bhonsle (father), Jijabai (mother who instilled patriotism)
- Guru: Dadaji Kondadeva trained him in warfare and scriptures
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The Peshwa Period
- Peshwa rule began when Shahu handed administration to his Prime Minister
- Key Peshwas: Balaji Vishwanath, Baji Rao I, Balaji Baji Rao, Madhav Rao I
- Baji Rao I (1720-1740): Called 'Shivaji II', expanded Maratha power to North India
Key Concepts
Founded by Sukapha in 1228Established by Babur after defeating IbrahimFounded by Shivaji in the 17thAkbar's unique administrative system where officialsA syncretic religion established by Akbar
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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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