Functions of Election Commission of India Election Commission of India The Election Commission conducts elections according to the prevalent laws in India. The Election Commission is entrusted with the task of ensuring free and fair elections. The main functions of the Election Commission of India are briefly discussed below: Functions Conduct and Supervision…
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Composition of Finance Commission in India Chapter XII Article 280 of the Indian constitution provides for the Finance Commission in India. This article, says that the President within two years of the commencement of the constitution and there after every five years or at such earlier times will constitute the finance commission. Composition of Finance Commission: The Finance…
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Who won the Second Battle of Panipat? Second Battle of Panipat The second battle of Panipat was won by the Mughal Army of Akbar. The battle took place between the armies of Mughal Emperor Akbar and King Hemu. The war took place on 5th November, 1556. Having consolidated his position in Delhi and Agra, Hemu decided to…
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Who was Bairam Khan? Bairam Khan was Emperor Humayun’s trusted friend. On the death of Humayun in 1556 he took the initiative and necessary measures for proclaiming Akbar as the successor of Humayun on the throne of Delhi. Akbar consequently became the Emperor of India and Bairam ruled on his behalf. But Delhi…
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What is Din-i-Ilahi? What is Din-i-Ilahi? Akbar is said to have evolved a new religion called Din-i-Ilahi. This Din-i Ilahi has been described as a combination of all moral principles of various religions which would satisfy all. In fact, Akbar wanted to introduce a national religion. In any case Din-i-Ilahi was not a…
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Tuzk-e-Babri (Baburnama, Memoirs of Babur) Tuzk-e Babri is also known as the Memoirs of Babur or Baburnama. The founder of Mughal Empire in India, Babur, recorded his impressions about India country is his autobiography, styled the Tuzk-e-Babri. Tuzk-e-Babri was originally written by Babur during his intervals of leisure in his mother tongue Turki. It…
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Trade-in Mughal India, Mughal Empire Trade India witnessed huge growth in Trade and commerce during the Mughal Rule. The Mughals required every article of luxury. There was a market of high consumption. There had been much wealth of Mughal aristocracy. There was therefore a large body of consumers who were willing and able to…
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The Taj Mahal (Symbol of Love) Agra is most famous for its architectural creations by Mughal emperors among which the Taj Mahal is the most beautiful. Taj Mahal is included in one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Tourists from different parts of the world come to visit this wonder and…
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The story of Black Taj Mahal It is generally believed that Shah Jahan also had an intention to erect a black Taj Mahal, similar to the White Taj Mahal. He wanted it just opposite the present Taj Mahal on the other bank of the Yamuna. He himself wanted to be buried here after…
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Social Reforms of Akbar Despite his multifarious activities Akbar found time to undertake several social reform measures for wedding out the evils of both the Muslim and non-Muslim societies. His principle of religious toleration did not, however, make him blind to certain evils in the Hindu society. Mughal Emperor Akbar abolished all inland…
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