In this article we will discuss about the contribution of Babur towards Indian medieval history. The character of Babur has been praised by all historians, both modern and contemporary. The author of Tarikh-i-Rashidi, Mirza Haidar described that he was "adorned with various virtues and clad with numberless excellences, above all which towered bravery and humanity." Lane-Poole described Babur as "the [...]
Babur, who laid down the foundation of the rule of a new dynasty in India in 1526 A.D., belonged to the family of Chaghatai Turks. However, in Indian History, his family has been called the Mughul. The Mughul dynasty produced capable rulers, one after another, from Babur to Aurangzeb, provided political unity to a large part of India for quite [...]
In this article we will discuss about the successors of Sher Shah of the Mughul dynasty. Islam Shah (1545-1553 A.D.): When Sher Shah died, his eldest son, Adil Khan was at Ranthambhor and the younger one. Jalal Khan was at Rewa. Sher Shah had nominated Adil Khan as his successor but the nobles preferred Jalal Khan who was regarded more [...]