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Foundation Of Mughal Dynasty and Power Of Sur Empire — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History
Foundation Of Mughal Dynasty and Power Of Sur Empire revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 History: 4 topics in quick points.
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1. The First Battle of Panipat (1526)
- Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi on 20 April 1526 at Panipat.
- Ibrahim Lodi had a large army of about 100,000 men and 1,000 elephants.
- Babur used superior military tactics, including the 'Tulughma' strategy and fortified positions.
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2. Babur and the Mughal Foundation
- Babur was a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan.
- He ruled from 1526 to 1530 and was succeeded by Humayun.
- Introduced a new concept of state based on royal strength, religious tolerance, and cultural development.
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3. Humayun’s Rule and Challenges
- Became emperor in 1530 at the age of 23.
- Faced challenges from Afghan chiefs and Bahadur Shah of Gujarat.
- Lost his throne to Sher Shah Suri in 1540.
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4. Sher Shah Suri and the Sur Empire (1540–1555)
- Originally named Farid, later titled Sher Khan for killing a tiger.
- Defeated Humayun and established the Sur Empire in 1540.
- Empire stretched from Bengal to the Indus, excluding Kashmir.
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