1. Where was Babur born? – Farghana.
2. Write the qualities of Babur. - Bābur was a military adventurer, a soldier of
distinction, and a poet and diarist of genius, as well as a statesman.
3. Why did Babur wish to come to India? – Lured by India’s wealth.
4. How did first battle of Panipat help Babur? – Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi
and brought the entire area upto Delhi and Agra under his control.
Q II She Shah devised a brilliant and a very well organized administrative system Highlight the reforms started by him. Discuss and write their relevancy in present times.
Sher Shah”s land revenue reforms served as the model for future agrarian
system.
He introduced a silver coin rupee or rupia. His currency and tariff reforms
facilitated the growth of trade and commerce.
He built an excellent chain of raods and connected the important places
of his empire. The Grand Trunk road was the longest road of all major roads
that he built. He built sarais along the roads for the travelers to take rest.
His reforms also included improvement of communication and
maintainence of a strong and large army. He reorganized the police
system to secure peace and order.
He contributed significantly in the field of architecture. (Points from the
text)
The reforms are still relevant in today’s times as we still are a agrarian
economy. We do need efficient roads system for transportation. We also need
an efficient police system to secure peace and order.
1. Identify the person. - Akbar
2. Name the important places that he captured in the Deccan to consolidate
his position. – Berar, Khandesh, part of Ahmednagar.
3. Name the new religion started by this person. – Din-i-Ilahi
IV Explain the role of each of the following posts in Akbar’s Mansabdari system.
Zat – Zat meaning a peraonal which fixed the military status and salary of
the mansabdar.
Sawar – Specified number of cavalrymen which was to be maintained by
the mansabdar.
Q V Nur Jahan’s exerted a great deal of influence on Jahangir. Do you think her
domination in the royal affairs was appropriate? Why?
Shah Jahan used to ask Nur Jahan for political advice. I think it is a good idea
to take suggestions from anyone who can guide properly. So her domination
in royal affairs was appropriate.
Q VI Analyse Aurangzeb’s personality as a ruler from the information you have in
your text.
Emperor Aurangzeb is considered to be the last of the "Great Mughals."
However, his ruthlessness, treachery and intolerance surely contributed to the
weakening of the once-great empire. Aurangzeb was a fearless man who
knew what he had to do in order to survive. Unfortunately, his choices left the
Mughal Empire itself far less able to fend for itself leading to revolts.
2. Write the qualities of Babur. - Bābur was a military adventurer, a soldier of
distinction, and a poet and diarist of genius, as well as a statesman.
3. Why did Babur wish to come to India? – Lured by India’s wealth.
4. How did first battle of Panipat help Babur? – Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi
and brought the entire area upto Delhi and Agra under his control.
Q II She Shah devised a brilliant and a very well organized administrative system Highlight the reforms started by him. Discuss and write their relevancy in present times.
Sher Shah”s land revenue reforms served as the model for future agrarian
system.
He introduced a silver coin rupee or rupia. His currency and tariff reforms
facilitated the growth of trade and commerce.
He built an excellent chain of raods and connected the important places
of his empire. The Grand Trunk road was the longest road of all major roads
that he built. He built sarais along the roads for the travelers to take rest.
His reforms also included improvement of communication and
maintainence of a strong and large army. He reorganized the police
system to secure peace and order.
He contributed significantly in the field of architecture. (Points from the
text)
The reforms are still relevant in today’s times as we still are a agrarian
economy. We do need efficient roads system for transportation. We also need
an efficient police system to secure peace and order.
1. Identify the person. - Akbar
2. Name the important places that he captured in the Deccan to consolidate
his position. – Berar, Khandesh, part of Ahmednagar.
3. Name the new religion started by this person. – Din-i-Ilahi
IV Explain the role of each of the following posts in Akbar’s Mansabdari system.
Zat – Zat meaning a peraonal which fixed the military status and salary of
the mansabdar.
Sawar – Specified number of cavalrymen which was to be maintained by
the mansabdar.
Q V Nur Jahan’s exerted a great deal of influence on Jahangir. Do you think her
domination in the royal affairs was appropriate? Why?
Shah Jahan used to ask Nur Jahan for political advice. I think it is a good idea
to take suggestions from anyone who can guide properly. So her domination
in royal affairs was appropriate.
Q VI Analyse Aurangzeb’s personality as a ruler from the information you have in
your text.
Emperor Aurangzeb is considered to be the last of the "Great Mughals."
However, his ruthlessness, treachery and intolerance surely contributed to the
weakening of the once-great empire. Aurangzeb was a fearless man who
knew what he had to do in order to survive. Unfortunately, his choices left the
Mughal Empire itself far less able to fend for itself leading to revolts.
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