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Foundation Of Mughal Dynasty and Power Of Sur Empire — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History

What Foundation Of Mughal Dynasty and Power Of Sur Empire covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 History: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 History · 2026-27

Topics in Foundation Of Mughal Dynasty and Power Of Sur Empire

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Establishment and Administration of Mughal and Sur Empires in 16th Century India

Battle of Panipat (1526)Babur (1526–1530)Humayun (1530–1540, 1555–1556)Sher Shah Suri (1540–1555)Sur Empire AdministrationLand Revenue SystemTrade and InfrastructureMilitary Reforms

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Key topics in Foundation Of Mughal Dynasty and Power Of Sur Empire include The First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur and the Mughal Foundation, Humayun’s Rule and Challenges, Sher Shah Suri and the Sur Empire (1540–1555). Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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