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Who were the Mughals descendants of? (mothers side and fathers side)

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Genghis Khan and Timur

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How long did the Mughal Empire last for?

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331 years

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When did the Mughal Empire begin?

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1526

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Who was the first Mughal emperor

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Babur

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Who was the founder of Mughal dynasty

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Babur

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How long did Babur rule for?

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4 years from 1526 to 1530

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Why did Babur lay a claim on Delhi?

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Because Babur thought that Delhi was his as Timur had conquered it over 100 years ago

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How old was Babur when he succeeded his father as governor?

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12

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Which land did Babur conquer in 1504?

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Kabul

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When was the first battle of Panipat?

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1526

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How did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodhi with only 10000 troops and Ibrahim Lodhi having 100000 troops

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Babur had cannons which laid a great influence on war

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After Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi, which lands did he capture?

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Delhi and Agra

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How did Babur establish his power?

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  1. gifting land to nobles
  2. making Hindus and Muslims part of local administration
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Who did Babur defeat under Rana Sanga in 1527?

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Rajputs

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When did Babur die?

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1530

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Who succeeded Babur at age of 23?

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Humayun, his son

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Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun in which battles?

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Kannauj and Chausa

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Which system did Sher Shah Suri introduce and what is it about?

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Panchayat system, where 5 wise and respected elders were appointed to solve disputes and maintain law and order

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Which currency did Sher Shah Suri introduce?

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rupee

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When and how did Sher Shah Suri die?

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Sher Shah Suri was killed in 1545 by accidental explosion of cannon

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Who restored the Mughal Dynasty in 1555?

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Humayun

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When did Humayun die?

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1556

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Where did Humayun expand the Mughal Empire?

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Northern India

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How long did Akbar rule for?

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49 years

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Who was Akbar worked under?
Akbar was worked under his guardian, Bairam Khan
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How long did Bairam Khan run the administration for?
4 years
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What do historians call Akbar?
'Akbar the Great'
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The Second Battle of Panipat was between who?
Akbar and Hemu
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Akbar met forces with who in 1566?
Mirza Muhammad Hakim
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Who were one of the most powerful enemies of the Mughals?
Rajputs
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After Akbar created friendly relations with the Rajputs, what did he appoint them as?
Mansabdars
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Who did Akbar marry?
Hindu rajput called Jodha Bai
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Which was the only Rajput state that did not accept Akbar?
Mewar
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Who did Akbar capture which led him to capture the city of Mewar?
Uday Singh, ruler of Chittor
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Which system did Akbar implant?
Mansabdari administrative system
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What were Akbar's social reforms?
Ban on slavery and the slave's kids and wife being sold in slave market, removed tax on non-Muslims and pilgrimage tax on Hindus
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Who was Jahangir?
Eldest son of Akbar
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When and how long did Jahangir rule for?
1605-1627
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What does Jahangir mean?
'Conqueror of the World'
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What was Jahangir's real name?
Salim
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Who and where did Jahangir imprison?
He imprisoned own son, Khusrau Mirza in Fort of Agra
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What did Jahangir attach outside his castle?
'Chain of Justice', where bells were attached so that any mistreated citizen could use chain to reach the Emperor
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What was Nur Jahan's real name?
Mehrunnisa
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When did Nur Jahan marry Jahangir?
1611
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What does the title 'Nur Jahan' mean?
Sun Among Women
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What did Nur Jahan do during her rule?
She created her own court and used her seal to mint coins
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Who was Shah Jahan succeeded by and how long did he rule for?
He was succeeded by his father Jahangir and ruled from 1627-1658
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Shah Jahan made a new city called ____________
Shahjahanabad
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What did Shah Jahan wear and what chair did he sit on?
He wore elegant robes and sat on jewel-laid throne called the 'Peacock Throne'
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What did Shah Jahan design?
He designed the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal
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Who removed Shah Jahan from the throne?
His son, Aurangzeb
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How long did Aurangzeb rule for?
1658-1707
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Which title did Aurangzeb use and what is its meaning?
Alamgir meaning 'Conqueror of the World'
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How much did Aurangzeb expand the Mughal empire?
He expanded it to Afghanistan and Burma
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Who took the throne after Aurangzeb's death and how long did he rule for?
Bahadur Shah I, 1707-1712
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Who arrived in the subcontinent to expand control?
British
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What was prominent in rural areas and urban areas?
Agriculture (rural) Trade and commerce (urban)
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What did the Mughal reforms include?
Included stoppage on slavery, permission on widow remarriage and prohibition on Satti of Hindu women
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Which unique style of painting did the Mughals introduce?
miniature painting
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What were lattice screens?
Lattice screens were carved in sandstone with tiny holes, screens allowed sunlight to pass into building but stopped people from looking in
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Who planned the Shalimar Gardens and where is it located?
Shah Jahan, Lahore Gardens designed with long channels to bring water to lakes, waterfalls and fountains
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Who built Bagh-e-Babur?
Babur
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What did Babur say about Bagh-e-Babur?
Loved his gardens so much that he wanted men to bury him in one of his gardens at Kabul when he would die
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What were the dishes introduced during the Mughal Empire?
karahi gosht, kofta, mughlai chicken, kebabs, pulao and murh tandoor
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Who began a new city and what did he rename it to?
Akbar began new city at Sikri near Agra and renamed it to ‘Fatehpur Sikri’
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Which city is a perfect example of walled city with separate public and private areas?
Fatehpur Sikri
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