Architecture during Mughal Period of Akbar Mughal Architecture was the combination of the Hindu and Muslim style of Architecture. Mughal Emperors, particularly Akbar, made conscious effort to amalgamate the two styles and lay the foundation of the national Indian architecture. Islamic architecture during Mughal Period, when introduced into India, was greatly influenced by the…
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Alamgir II (Mughal Emperor) Alamgir II, was the son of Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah and grandson of Bahadur Shah I. He was born on June 6, 1699 and died on November 29, 1759. His original name was Aziz-ud-Din. Alamgir II reigned for a short period of five years from 2nd day of June, 1754 to…
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Akbar and Maharana Pratap Akbar ‘s proposal for friendship was sternly refused by the proud king of Mewar, Raja Uadi Singh. Moreover, he had given further offence to the Emperor by offering shelter to Baz Bahadur, the fugitive ruler of Malwa. Akbar resolved to punish the Mewar king. He accordingly dispatched a strong…
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Akbar Administration The Administrative System of Akbar holds a significant place in Indian History. Emperor Akbar’s administration system was built on systematic imperial policies which survived several generations. The wide and sweeping conquests of Mughal emperor Akbar are an eloquent testimony to his extraordinary military talents. But it would be a mistake to…
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Administration of Jahangir The administration of Jahangir was a fairly successful. Jahangir allowed to the administrative system of Akbar to remain practically untouched. He issued a proclamation of policy in twelve celebrated regulations: He ordered the building of sarais, mosques and wells along the roads. He prohibited the opening of merchants’ bales without their knowledge…
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Administration of Babur Mughal Emperor, Babur was successful as a soldier and conqueror. But the administration of Babur was less structured. Babur had created a system of administration that could function very well in the time of war only. The old administrative machinery of the Sultanate of Delhi had crumbled as the result of…
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Administration of Aurangzeb The administration of Aurangzeb’s was completely in his hands . Aurangzeb looked into the minutest details of administration, he read the petitions submitted to him and either wrote orders with his own hand or dictated them. All his officers and ministers of Administration were kept under his strict control and…
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Adham Khan Adham Khan was the son of Maham Anga. He served as a general in the court of Mughal Empire under Akbar. Adham Khan was sent by Akbar to conquer Malwa. Adham Khan successfully conquered Malwa by force but its ruler Baz Bahadur recovered it and held it till he was compelled…
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Achievements of Akbar Mughal Emperor Akbar, as we know, came to rule a very small Mughal territory. He and his able successors transformed it to a pan-Indian power. A determined imperialist, Mughal Emperor Akbar, believed in constantly striving for expansion to keep ambitious neighbours in check. The expansion of the Mughal Empire started with…
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Accession Of Akbar (Father Of Jahangir) The accession of Akbar the Great, the father of Jahangir, to the throne had been proclaimed at Delhi on 11th February, 1556. On the same day Humayun’s death was made public. Humayun was the father of Akbar. Humayun died as the result of a fall from the…
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