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Mughal Empire

The Mughal Empire was an Islamic empire that, at its height, ruled most of modern day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It lasted from 1526 to 1857.

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Who is Salim and Jahangir?

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Salim was the son of Mughal Emperor Akbar, who later ruled as Emperor Jahangir. Jahangir was known for his patronage of the arts, his administrative reforms, and his conflict with his son, Shah Jahan, who later succeeded him as emperor.

Who completed Akbarnama after the death of Abul Fazl?

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The Akbarnama was completed by Abu'l-Fazl's son, Faizi, after his father's death. He was a renowned poet and scholar in the court of Akbar and was chosen to complete and edit his father's work after his assassination.

Who was the author of Humayun nama?

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The author of Humayun nama (also known as Humayun-nama) was Gulbadan Begum, the sister of the Mughal emperor Humayun. She wrote this autobiographical account in Persian during the 16th century, documenting the life and reign of her brother.

Who wrote Fall of Mughal Empire?

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Fall Of The Mughal Empire is written by Jadunath Sarkar. It was written in four volumes and gives a detailed information of the events between 1707 to 1803. 1st vol is the period between 1739-1754, 2nd between 1754-1771, 3rd between 1771-1778 and 4th between 1789-1803.

Which mugham emperor died after falling down the steps ofhis library?

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Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottoman Sultan, died after falling down the steps of his library in 1566. He was known for his military conquests and cultural achievements during his reign.

Who is the author of the book 'akbarnama'?

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The author of the book "Akbar Nama" is Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak. He was a courtier in the Mughal emperor Akbar's court and wrote this biography/history of Akbar's reign.

Sare jahan se acha was written by?

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"Sare Jahan Se Achha" was written by the poet Muhammad Iqbal in 1904. He is also known as Allama Iqbal and his poetry played a significant role in inspiring the Pakistan Movement.

Who is publisher of akbar birbal stories?

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The stories of Akbar and Birbal were popularized by various sources over time, but they are believed to have originated in Indian folklore and were later compiled and published by different authors and publishing houses. There is no single publisher of Akbar Birbal stories, as they have been published by many different publishers in different forms.

Who wrote Badshanama?

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The Badshahnama was written by Abdul Hamid Lahori, a chronicler at the Mughal court during Emperor Shah Jahan's reign. It is a historical account documenting the events of Shah Jahan's reign in the 17th century.

Write the names of all Mughal Emperors?

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The Mughal Emperors were:


Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur (1526-1530)

Nasir-ud-din Muhammad Humayun (1530-1540 & 1555-1556)

Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar (1556-1605)

Nur-ud-din Muhammad Jahangir (1605-1627)

Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Shah Jahan (1628-1658)

Muhi-ud-din Mohammad Aurangzeb Alamgir (1658-1707)

Qutb-ud-din Bahadur Shah Alam (1707-1712)

Muizz-ud-din Muhammad Jahandar Shah (1712-1713)

Muin-ud-din Muhammad Farrukh-Siyar (1713-1719)

Shams-ud-din Muhammad Rafi-ud-Darajat (1719)

Rafi-ud-din Muhammad Shah Jahan II (1719)

Nasir-ud-din Muhammad Shah (1719-1748)

Mujahid-ud-din Muhammad Ahmad Shah (1748-1754)

Aziz-ud-din Alamgir II (1754-1759)

Jalal ud-din Shah Alam II (1759-1806)

Muin-ud-din Muhammad Akbar Shah II (1806-1837)

Siraj-ud-din Muhammad Bahadur Shah Zafar (1837-1857)

Which Mughal Emperor was illiterate?

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Aurangzeb was the Mughal Emperor who was known to be illiterate. Despite this, he was a strong ruler who expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent.

Who is the author of Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari?

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The author of Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari is Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak. He was a court historian and one of the Nine Jewels (Navaratnas) of the Mughal Emperor Akbar's court. Abu'l-Fazl documented the reign of Emperor Akbar and his administration in detail.

Who were the sons of Emperor Akbar?

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Emperor Akbar, the Mughal ruler of India, had three sons: Crown Prince Salim (who later became Emperor Jahangir), Murad Mirza, and Daniyal Mirza. Jahangir succeeded Akbar as the emperor of the Mughal Empire.

Who wrote Tuzuk-i-Baburi?

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Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri is the Memoirs of Emperor Jahangir written by himself in Persian. Jahangir wrote the events of his reign beginning from his accession to the throne to the seventeenth year of his reign. (1605-1622)

Who was the most distinguished Hindi poet in akbar court?

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The most distinguished Hindi poet in Akbar's court was Tulsidas, known for his epic work the Ramcharitmanas. His devotion to Lord Rama and his literary contributions made him highly respected in the Mughal court.

Which captive of the British is credited with the ghazal 'Na kisi ki aankh ka noor hoon?

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Mirza Ghalib, a renowned Urdu and Persian poet, is credited with the ghazal "Na kisi ki aankh ka noor hoon." Ghalib was known for his profound poetry and his ghazals continue to be celebrated for their depth and beauty.

Who wrote the Shah Jahan-nama?

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The Shah Jahan-nama was written by Inayat Khan in Persian during the 17th century. It is a biography of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Which Mughal Emperor's court poet was Mirza Ghalib?

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Mirza Ghalib was not a court poet for a Mughal Emperor. He was a renowned Urdu and Persian poet, who lived during the rule of the later Mughal emperors in the 19th century. Ghalib's poetry is considered one of the finest in Urdu literature.

What was Akbar's contribution to literature?

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Akbar, the Mughal emperor, made significant contributions to literature by supporting the translation of Sanskrit texts into Persian, encouraging the use of Persian as the court language, and fostering the development of a hybrid Persian-Hindavi literary style known as "Rekhta." He also patronized the renowned poets of his time, such as Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana and Faizi, who enriched the Mughal literary tradition.

How many kids jodha had?

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Jodha Bai, also known as Hira Kunwari, was the wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar. She is believed to have had at least three children with Akbar: a son, Jahangir, and two daughters, Shakrul Nisha Begum and Khanum Sultan Begum.

What was the childhood name of Shah Jahan?

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Emperor Jahangir had five sons: Khusrau by Shah Begum, Parveiz by Sahibi Jamal, Khurram (Later Shah Jahan) by Jodh Bai, Shahryar & Jahandar. His two daughters were Sultan-un-nisa begum by Shah Begum and Bihar Banu Begum by Karamsi. Jahangir was succeeded by his third son Shah Jahan.

What is the name of Humayun's library?

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The name of Humayun's library is Dara Shikoh Library.

How many children did humayun have?

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Humayun, the second Mughal emperor of India, had several children, including his sons Akbar, Askari, and Hindal. The exact number of children he had is not known, as he had multiple wives and concubines during his reign.

Which king introduced the new religion din i ilahi?

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Emperor Akbar introduced the new religion known as Din-i Ilahi in the Mughal Empire in India during the 16th century. It aimed to blend elements of various faiths, including Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism, to promote unity and tolerance among his subjects. However, the religion did not gain widespread acceptance and faded after Akbar's death.

What was the Mughal religion?

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The Mughals followed a synthesizing form of Islam, influenced by Sufism and Persian culture. The ruling elite were predominantly Sunni Muslims, but Akbar, one of the emperors, promoted religious tolerance and attempted to create a syncretic religion called Din-i Ilahi.