Babur/Humayun
Which famous ruler was Babur descended from?
He was descended from the famous Mongol ruler Genghis Khan.
Who was Akbar’s guardian appointed by Humayun?
Akbar’s guardian was Bairam Khan.
What was Shah Jahan’s birth name?
His name was Prince Khurram.
Which religion and group of people did Aurangzeb favor?
He favored Islam and preferred Muslims over Hindus.
What was there no advancement of during the Mughal rule?
There was no advancement of science, agriculture, or trade, and also medicine.
What was one reason why Humayun was a bad ruler?
He kept forgiving his rebellious half-brothers, and, the nobles from the Lodi dynasty were still a problem, and he didn’t eliminate them.
Which battle did Akbar win, with his guardian, to increase his confidence?
He won the 2nd battle of Panipat, and he had arrived there ready to battle just like his grandfather.
What did Jahangir do with his father’s rule?
He extended his father’s reign and kept most of his policies.
What title did Aurangzeb take when he took the throne?
He took the title of “world seizer”.
How were the poor and the rich vastly different?
The rich were extremely wealthy, while the poor lived in extreme poverty, and barely had any possessions. Most people were poor, and the royals were the only ones who were rich.
What military strategy did Babur use to win which battle?
He used guns to defeat Ibrahim Lodi, and won the Battle of Panipat.
Which group did Akbar realize he needed the support of, and why?
He needed the support of the Hindus, since they were the majority of the population.
Who played a major role in saving the empire when Jahangir was ill, and how?
Nur Jahan took over the empire for Jahangir and made many of the royal decisions in Jahangir’s administration.
How did Aurangzeb treat his subjects?
He was manipulative and ruthless towards them, especially Hindus. He made Hindus pay more taxes, and favored Muslims in court. He was like this towards family too.
How did the Mughal empire decline in the end?
The empire got too big and stretched too far to manage and control. Also, the kings after Aurangzeb were very weak, and weren’t able to control the nobles.
Who was Humayun’s son and whose political ideas about the kingdom did he follow?
It was Akbar the Great, and he followed his grandfather, Babur’s, political ideas to help the kingdom in a good way.
How was Akbar’s warrior status known of?
He was known to have never lost a battle in his life, and his military campaigns expanded his empire all across India.
When Shah Jahan took the throne, how did he show his knowledge in managing an empire?
He was experienced and efficient. He suppressed many revolts and signed numerous peace treaties.
What large piece of land did Aurangzeb want to rule, and what happened due to his greed for it?
He wanted to rule the Deccan Plateau, and due to this, many Rajput and Sikh kings and states rebelled against him.
What was the general quality of education in India during Mughal rule.
It was subpar. Many subjects weren’t taught, and the subjects that were taught were taught in dead languages. The schools and universities weren’t good, and there was also no advancement in education and technology.
Who had defeated Humayun in two battles, and how did he positively affect the empire?
Sher Khan had defeated Humayun, and he built palaces, he built a new administrative system, and divided the kingdom into provinces. He also maintained the army.
What traits did Akbar have to manage the empire and how did these help him?
He had the willpower and energy to manage tasks of the empire efficiently. He gained the support and admiration of his citizens through this.
How did Shah Jahan feel about the poor during his reign?
He didn’t care about them, and forced them to pay high taxes. He cared little about the economy, and while the income of the Mughal dynasty was at the highest during this time, only the royals were rich, while everybody else was extremely poor.
What was the main reason as to why Aurangzeb lost his large empire?
His empire became too big to manage and control, and so provinces began to break away and formed independent states. His handling of religion also caused him to lose his empire.
Who was defeated at the 3rd Battle of Panipat and what did it mark the end of?
The Mughals were defeated in this battle by the king of Afghanistan, and this marked the end of the Mughal Dynasty.