Notes and Study material for Exams
Akbar the Great: A Legacy of Empire, Tolerance, and Reform Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, reigned from 1556 to 1605, a period marked by unprecedented territorial expansion, religious tolerance, and administrative reforms. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest rulers in Indian history, earning the epithet “Akbar the Great” for his visionary leadership … Read more
Pre-Harappan Period Lower Paleolithic Hand axe & cleaver industries Pahalgam, Belan valley (U.P), (600,000 – 60,000 BC) Bhimbetka, Adamgarh, 16 R Singi Talav Middle Paleolithic Tools made on flakes Bhimbetka, Nevasa, Pushkar, Rohiri (150,000 – 40,000 BC) … Read more
Bahadur Shah Zafar: The Last Mughal Emperor and the 1857 Rebellion Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, reigned during a tumultuous period in Indian history. His reign, spanning from 1837 to 1857, witnessed the decline of the Mughal Empire and culminated in the Sepoy Mutiny, a pivotal event that significantly shaped the course of … Read more
Sadatullah Khan (1725): A Forgotten Figure in the Mughal Decline The Mughal Empire, once a sprawling and powerful force in South Asia, began its decline in the 18th century, marked by internal strife, regional rebellions, and the rise of ambitious provincial governors. Among these ambitious figures was Sadatullah Khan, a powerful nobleman who played a … Read more
Sir Thomas Roe: A Diplomat in the Mughal Court (1615-1619 AD) Sir Thomas Roe, a seasoned diplomat and member of the English East India Company, played a pivotal role in shaping Anglo-Mughal relations during his four-year mission to the court of Emperor Jahangir (1615-1619 AD). His journey, fraught with challenges and triumphs, left an indelible … Read more
Rajasthan : Ancient Civilizations Different Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan are:- Kalibangan Civilizations:- Kalibangan lies along the left bank of the dried-up bed of river Ghaggar (ancient Sarasvati and Drashdwati). Its supposed to be older then 4000 B.C. and was first discovered by Amlanand Ghosh in 1952 AD It comprises of three mounds, the larger … Read more
Mysore: A Beacon of Autonomy in the Shadow of the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire, a sprawling dominion that dominated much of the Indian subcontinent for centuries, was not a monolithic entity. Within its vast expanse, numerous principalities and kingdoms retained varying degrees of autonomy, navigating a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and power struggles. … Read more
Awadh: The Rise of an Autonomous State within the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire, a vast and powerful dominion that spanned much of the Indian subcontinent for centuries, witnessed the rise of numerous autonomous states within its boundaries. Among these, the state of Awadh, located in the fertile Gangetic plain, stands out as a significant … Read more
History of Baghelkhand This is not very clear but there are few theories that how the name Baghel came and those are: The King of Anhil Bada, Gujrat King Kumarpal VIII had given a village to his same cast thakurs in a village called Vyaghrapalli and it was also called as Baghel. When the Thakur … Read more
Hyderabad: A Beacon of Autonomy in the Shadow of the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire, a sprawling dominion that stretched across the Indian subcontinent for centuries, was a complex tapestry of power and influence. While the emperors in Delhi held the reins of authority, the empire’s vastness allowed for the emergence of semi-autonomous states, each … Read more