Notes and Study material for Exams
Shah Alam II: A Life of Power, Exile, and the Rise of the Marathas Shah Alam II (1759-1806), the 15th Mughal emperor, reigned during a tumultuous period in Indian history. His reign witnessed the decline of the Mughal Empire, the rise of the Maratha Confederacy, and the growing influence of the British East India Company. … Read more
Alamgir II: A Shadow Emperor in the Twilight of the Mughal Empire Introduction The Mughal Empire, once a sprawling and magnificent empire that dominated much of the Indian subcontinent, was in a state of decline by the mid-18th century. Internal strife, regional revolts, and the rise of powerful Maratha forces had weakened the central authority, … Read more
Bahadur Shah: A Reign of Transition and Consolidation Bahadur Shah, the sixth Mughal emperor, reigned from 1707 to 1712. His reign was a period of significant transition, marked by the consolidation of power after the tumultuous reign of his predecessor, Aurangzeb. While Bahadur Shah’s reign was relatively short, it laid the foundation for the Mughal … Read more
The Reign of Mohammad Shah: A Turbulent Era in Mughal History (1719-1748) Mohammad Shah, the third Mughal emperor of the 18th century, ascended the throne at a time when the once-mighty empire was teetering on the brink of decline. His reign, marked by internal strife, external threats, and a growing sense of instability, witnessed the … Read more