In this article we will discuss about the reign of Shah Jahan in India. Extension of the Empire: South India: The Mughuls attempted to conquer south India as part of their Imperial policy right from the reign of Akbar. Shah Jahan pursued the same policy. Besides, the states of south India provided shelter to the rebels against the Mughuls. Shah [...]
In this article we will discuss about the reign of Shah Jahan and why it is called the golden age of Mughul empire. Many historians describe the reign of Shah Jahan as the golden age not only of the Mughul empire but that of entire medieval Indian history. But there are other historians who not only refuse to accept his [...]
Historian's have expressed divergent views on this issues. While historians like Rai Bharmal, Khafi Khan, Travernier, Bernier, Moreland, Eliphinstone, W. Hunter, Richard Barns have lavished praise on the rule of Shah Jahan, others like Dr. V.A. Smith, Edwards and Garret, and Sir William Forster put forward several points of criticism. Dr. Yadunath Sarkar and Dr. A.L. Srivastva have given a [...]