Mahmud of Ghazni : Mahmud of Ghazni (998-1030), was a ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. He is best known for his invasions of the Indian subcontinent, which he launched from his capital in Ghazni (present-day Afghanistan) during the reign of the Ghaznavids. He conducted 17 raids on…

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Andhra Ikshvakus – Origin The Andhra Ikshvakus were a dynasty that ruled over andhra region, in what is now the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and telangana. They claimed themselves descendants of the Ikshvaku dynasty, which was founded by the mythological king Ikshvaku, the son of Vaivasvata Manu. Mention about ikshvakus can be traced from…

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The Arab conquest of Sindh, which took place from 8th century AD, had a significant impact on the later development of the Islam rule over Delhi. The Arab conquest of Sindh was led by the Umayyad general Muhammad bin Qasim, who defeated the Hindu ruler of Sindh, Raja Dahir, in 712 AD. This marked the…

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Eamcet exam will be conducted in Telangana from May 7 to 14. From 7th to 11th, MSET Engineering, 12th to 14th MSET Agriculture and Pharma exam will be held. The Board of Higher Education has finalized the dates of entrance exams in Telangana state. From May 7 TS Eamcet 2023 will be conducted till 14…

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The Mughal Empire was a Muslim dynasty that ruled India from the early 16th to the mid-19th century. The Mughals were of Mongol origin and were known for their cultural achievements, including the construction of the Taj Mahal. The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur, a Chaghatai Mongol prince, who established the dynasty after defeating…

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For Administrative convenience, Akbar divided his empire into fifteen Subhas means provinces. These Subhas were: Agra, Ahmedabad, Ahmednagar, Ajmer, Allahabad, Awadh, Bengal, Berar, Bihar, Delhi, Kabul, Khandar, Lahore, Malwa and Multan. Each Subha was under the charge of Subedar (which means Governor). He was assisted by a ‘Diwan’ who looked after the revenue records. Official…

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Religious policy of Mughals Mughal empire which was predominantly ruled by Sunni Islam rulers from Babur to Aurangazeb had marked a significant impact in the medieval history. Rulers in this empire followed their own religious policy. Let us know the religious policy adopted by each ruler from Babur to Aurangzeb with special emphasis on religious…

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The Rajputs were inhabitants of India’s northern areas. They were a warrior clan, but they formed analliance with the Mughals for some reason, serving them with obedience and devotion. Muhammad Babar (1483-1530A.D.) was also the 16th-century king of the Indian subcontinent and founder of the Mughal Empire, Babar In the first battle of Panipat in…

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