The Mughals Flashcards
(13 cards)
When was the battle of Panipat?
21 April 1526
Which Mughal emperor who fought in the battle of panipat?
Babur
What new things did Babur bring with him
He brought in new weapons, musket and cannon
What tactic did Babur use?
He arranged his army behind a defensive army forcing Lodi’s army to enter via a narrow gap.
Who was known as the greatest of the Mughals?
Akbar the great
When did Akbar start ruling and how old was he?
1556 and he was 14
Why was Akbar successful? 1
~ He was tolerant of other religions and he abolished the jizya a tax o non-muslims
Why was Akbar successful? 2
~ He expanded the empire over much of India and crushed any resistance with his army and cannon
Why was Akbar successful? 3
~ He recognised the importance of organisation. He divided his empire into provinces and used officials to collect taxes for only a certain area. He also used messenger pigeons.
Why was he successful? 4
~ Image of power. Sitting on Raised throne and making daily appearances.
When did the Mughal empire begin to decline?
During the 17th century, when Aurangzeb was ruling.
What happened when Aurangzeb died?
People began fighting over land places in Europe thought it was a chance to extend their empires.
What British company was successful in gaining control of large parts of India.
The East India Company.
