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Chapter-1
Chapter-1
TRIPARTITE STRUGGLE AND IMPERIAL
CHOLAS
Northern India: Age of the Three Empires (750–1000)
● After the decline of Harsha’s empire in the 7th century, a number of large states arose in north India,
the Deccan and southIndia.
● Large states arose in north India and the Deccan between AD 750 and 1000.
● The Gurjara−Pratiharas (whodominated the western India and the upper Gangetic valley till
the middle of the 10th century)
● The Palas(who ruled over eastern India till the middle of the 9th century)
● The Rashtrakutas (whodominated the Deccan and also
controlled territories in north and south India
● These three kingdoms were constantly fighting with each other with an aim to set up theircontrol
on the Gangetic region in northern India. This conflict among these three powers is often
described as the ‘Tripartite struggle’.
● Out of these three, the Rashtrakutas emerged as the most powerful and their empire lastedfor the
most time.
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Tripartite Struggle
● Conflict among Gurjara Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas and Palas for Supremacy of the North
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]
● Conflict started during the reign of Vatsaraja-Pratihar, he attacked Dharmapala, the Pala king
● During this Conflict Dhruva, the Rashtrakuta king launched an attack onVatsaraja
● Dharmapala (Pala) Defeated by Vatsaraja (Pratihar), Vatsaraja defeated by
Dhruva(Rashtrakuta) and later Dhruva defeated Dharmapala.
● Later Vatsaraja was succeeded byNagabhatta, who defeated Dharmapala(Pala Ruler); this victory
was short-lived by Govinda III’s (Rashtrakutas) attack.
● Bhoja was the most illustrious king ofPratihara restored lost glory, he led an expedition against
Devpala (Pala)
● Amoghvarsha (Rashtrakuta) came into conflict with palas and got success, Bhoja also took
advantage of weak Pala condition and attacked
● Pala suffered a crushing defeat and Bhoja annexed Western part of the empire
● Bhoja made Kannauj as his capital of Pratihar Empire
● After Devpala the Palas glory came to end later Sena dynasty succeeded Pala in Bengal
Society and
● It was the age of progress in the Brahmanical religion.
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Religion
● Jainism and Buddhism were declining in this period.
● Carved temples, constructed and open pavilion styles
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● Patrons of sanskrit
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Chapter-2
RAJPUT KINGDOMS AND ARAB INVASION
Important Rajput Dynasties
• Emergence of Rajputs was the outcome of the death of
Harshvardhana and disintegration of the Pratihara
Empire.
• The dominance of Rajputs began from the seventh and
eighth centuries and lasted till the Muslim conquest in
the twelfth century.
• In period of Muslim period, Rajputs were main
defenders of the Hindu Religion and Culture.
• The important kingdoms in north India were:
Kashmir, Gandhara, Sind, Gujarat, Kanauj, Ajmer,
Malwa, Bengal, Assam.
• Most powerful Rajputs were Gahadvalas of Kannauj,
Paramaras of Malwa and Chauhans of Ajmer and
others like Kalchuris, Chandellas in Bundelkhand,
Chalukyas of Gujarat, Tomars of Delhi.
• Theory of Origin of Rajputs:
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Rama or Lord Krishna or the Lord who sprang from
the sacrificial fire called the Agni Devta according to the AgniKula Theory.
o Some considered them as descendents of foreign invaders and the Indian Kshatriyas.
Important Rajput
Some Details
Kingdoms
● Capital: Delhi
● Founder: Vasudeva
● Vigraharaj was an important king, who occupied Delhi.
● Prithvi Raj (III) Chauhan(1168-92) is one of the rulers who
wasthroned at Delhi; he ruled from the twin capitals of Delhi
Chauhan/Chahman of and Ajmer. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016,U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]
Delhi-Ajmer ● He fought 2 battles with Muslim invader Mohammad Ghori.
(7th cent–1192) o First Battle of Tarain (1191): Prithvi Raj defeated
Muhammad Ghori
o Second Battle of Tarain (1192): Muhammad Ghoridefeated
Prithvi Raj Chauhan.
Prithviraj Raso: Military conquests of Prithviraj have been
described in the epic poem Prithviraj Raso composed by Chand
Bardai. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]
● Founder: Angapala I
● Anangpal II was the founder of Dhillikapuri, which eventually
became Delhi.
Tomars of Delhi ● Anangapala II was the founder of the citadel of Lal Kot in the
Mehrauli area and also built a tank known as the Anang Tal.
● Similarly, the famous Suraj Kund reservoir (near Faridabad,
Haryana) is said to have been commissioned by a Tomara king
named Surajpala.
● Capital: Mahoba
● Founder: Nannuka
● Kalinjar one of famous fort
Chandellas of
Jijakbhukti ● The Lakshmana Temple (c. 930–950 CE), the Vishvanatha
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008] Temple (c. 999-1002 CE), and the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
(c. 1030 CE) were constructed during the reigns of Chandella rulers
Yashovarman, Dhanga, and Vidyadhara respectively
● After this the Chandellas sank into obscurity and Bundelkhand
passed into the hands of the Muslims.
● Branch of Pala ruler
● Founder: Chandradeva
Gahadavalas ofKannauj ● Major cities: Kashi, Ayodhya, Kannauj
● Last great ruler: Last great ruler of this dynasty was Jaichandra
well known in popular legend as Raja Jaichand (1170-1194) (Battle
of Chandawar 1194AD).
● Founder: Kokala I
● The Kalachuri dynasty consists of two kingdoms, one ruling over
Central India called “Chedi”, and the other Haihaya ruled over
Kalachuris of Tripuri
Southern India (Karnataka).
● Important ruler of this dynasty named Gangeya Deva (1015- 1040)
was contemporary of the Chandela king Ganda.
● It ruled parts of Gujarat and Kathiawar between c.950 and 1300 CE
● Capital: Anhilwara
● Bhima I (c. 1022 – 1064 CE): During his reign, Mahmud of Ghazni
overran Gujarat and plundered Somnath in 1025 CE.
● He built the Sun temple of Modhera.
● His wife Udaymati built the Rani-ki vav (Queen’s step well) in his
Solanki of Gujarats memory, which is on the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
● Ruler Kumarapala is said to have rebuilt the temple of Somnath
● Bhimadeva 2 and Muladeva 2 defeated Mohd Ghori in 1178 AD.
● Jain scholar: Hemchandracharya or Hemchandra Suri stayed in
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o Book: Siddhemshabdanushasam
● Solankies were dethroned by Waghelas/Vaghelas.
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● The basis of Rajput society was the clan. Every clan traced its descent from a common
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● Attachment to land, family and honour (maan) was a characteristic of the Rajputs.
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● Each Rajput state was supposed to be ruled over by the rana or rawat in conjunction
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● Most of the Rajput rulers of the time were champions of Hinduism, though some of them
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● Rajput rulers stood forth as protectors of privileges of the Brahmans and of the caste
system
● Caste system:
o Disparity: The society suffered also because there was a great disparity in the standard of
living of the people. They believed in caste and creed systems.
o Rich people: The ministers, officials, feudal chiefs belonged to the upper class so they
enjoyed the privileges to accumulate wealth as they were entitled to live in luxury and
splendour.
o Lower castes suffer: The lower castes suffered the animosities of feudal lords who looked
upon them like vultures.
o Ruthless treatment: Most of the workers like weavers, fishermen, barbers, etc. as well as
● Sculpture making: The rich and elaborate carvings on the walls of the temples show that the
art of sculpture had attained its height.
● Most of these temples were built by the Chandellas.
● Additional infrastructure: Rajput was also known for building irrigation canals, dams, and
reservoirs which are still considered for their precision and high quality.
● Founded many cities: Foundations of many cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner,
were laid down by the Rajput kings these cities were decorated with beautiful palaces and
forts and are today known as Heritage Cities
● Other: The Victory Tower at the fort of Chittor, the Lake palace at Udaipur, Hawa Mahal and,
Astronomical Observatory by Sawai JaiSingh in 18th century are some astonishing examples
of very complexly built Rajput architecture.
● ‘Kirti Stambha’ of Chittor was constructed during the reign of Rana Kumbha.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011,U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010,U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]
Paintings
● Rajput works of art can be ordered into 2 schools- Rajasthani and Pahari schools of painting.
● The subjects of the artworks were enormously affected by the Bhakti religion and for the most
part portray scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata and Radha and Krishna in different
temperaments.
● The system of both the schools is the same and both have made use of brilliant shades to
explain scenes from the lives of the basic individuals.
Literature During Rajputs
● Battle of Rewar: This battle was fought between Muhammad-bin-Qasim and Dahir the ruler
of Sind. Qasim captured Sind and Multan, and also organised administration of Sind.
● This military conquest is mentioned in the Chachnama, which is an early 13th century Persian
translation of an old Arabic history of Bin-Qasim.
● Arab conquest of Sind resulted in Spread of Islam in North Western India.
● Jizya, one kind of tax was imposed on non-Muslims.
● Many Arab travellers visited Sind. Indian medicine and astronomy were carried off lands
through the Arab.
● Islam was first introduced in India by Malik Ibn Dinar in 644 AD.
2. Turkish Invasion
● In 8th and 9th century, Turks dominated Caliphs in Baghdad, extended dominion beyondSind
and Multan into India
● Ghazni in Afghanistan was ruled by a Turkish family called Gamini of the Ghaznavid
Dynasty.
● The Kingdom of Ghazni founded by Alptagin, slave of Samanid- amir of Bukhara.
3. Mahmud Ghazni’s Invasion
● Muhmud Ghazni was the first Turkish conqueror of North India.
● In guise of Jihad he attacked India seventeen times between 1000 and 1027 AD.
● In c.1000 CE, he first invaded modern Afghanistan and Pakistan and defeated the HinduShahi
ruler Jayapala in the Battle of Waihind.
● In c.1008 CE, the Second Battle of Waihind between Mahmud of Ghazni andAnandapala
(son of Jayapala) was fought near Peshawar.
● In 1018, Mahmud plundered Mathura and also attacked Kannauj
● His next important and last campaign in India was against Gujarat when hesacked the famous
templeof Somnath in 1025 AD.
● He returned to Ghazna withenormous wealth after defeating- Jaipala, the ruler of the Hindu
Shahi Dynasty, Fateh Daud ofMultan, Anandpala of Nagarkot, the Chandelas,
the rulers of Mathura Kannauj, and Gwalior.
● He built a wide empire from Punjab to the east of the Caspian Sea on the west and from
Samarkand in the north to Gujarat in South.
● He patronised three important people:
o Al Biruni – The scholar from central Asia, and the composer of the Kitab-ul-Hind
o Firdausi – The Persian poet called the Homer of the East, writer of the
Shahnama[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]
o Utbi – The court historian of Mahmud of Ghazni, writer of the Kitab-ud-Yamni
● In c. 1175 CE, he led his first expedition against Multan, which was largely successful.
● He again marched to conquer Gujarat but the Chalukya ruler of Gujarat, Solanki Bhima II,
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defeated him at the battle of Kayadara.
● He conquered Peshawar c.1179, Sindh in c.1182 CE Punjab and Lahore.
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● First Battle of Tarain (c.1191 CE): Ghori’s possession of Punjab and his attempt to advance into
Gangetic Doab brought him into direct conflict with Rajput ruler Prithivaraja Chauhan who
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history, as Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated and Ghori emerged successful.[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]
● Battle of Chandwar (c.1194 CE): Ghori defeated Jaichandra (the ruler of Kannauj) ofthe
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● Conquest of Bengal and Bihar: One of the commanders of Muhammad of Ghori, Muhammad-
bin-Baktiyar Khilji, destroyed Vikramasila in 1202 and Nalanda Universitiesin 1203A.D.
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● Thus, the battles of Tarain and Chandwar laid the foundations of Turkish rule in NorthernIndia.
● Muhammad Ghori returned from India after giving Indian territories to Qutb-ud-din- Aibak.
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Chapter-3
DELHI SULTANATE I (THE SLAVES AND KHILJI
DYNASTY)
Foundation of Delhi Sultanate
● The Delhi sultanate was founded by Turkish ‘Mamluk’ slave soldiers employed by the rulersof
Afghanistan.
● Delhi sultanate which existed from 1206 AD to 1526 AD, ruled by five dynasties.
● Mamluks after Persia conquered India in 1100 AD by defeating Rajput kings.
● At last, Mohammad Ghori occupied Delhi by the end of 12th century, after Ghori his empirewas
divided into many states.
● After Ghori his successors:
o In Ghazni – Taj al-din-Yeeduz
o In Sindh – Nasir-ud-din Qabacha
o In India – Qutub-ud-din Aibak
Ruler Details
● He was slave of Mohmmad Ghori, who made him governor.
● After the death of Ghori, Aibak declared his independence.
● He Belonged to the Turk tribe called ‘Aibak’
● His capital was at Lahore
● He was titled ‘Amir-i-Akhur’(master of royal stable) in Ghori’scourt
● Known as ‘Lakh Baksh’ as he gave a lot of liberal donations.
● Aibak issued coins in gold, silver, bullion and copper. Hediscarded
carving the name of Abbasid caliph on it.
● Famous Conquests:
1. Qutub-ud-
● He defeated Yaldauz and severed others to disconnect withGhazni.
● Aibak reconquered both Badayun and Farukhabad and thusfounded the
din-Aibak
Slave dynasty as well as the Delhi Sultanate.
(1206-1210)
● Construction:
● Built the first mosque in north India – Quwwat-ul-Islam (Delhi)[U.P.P.C.S.
(Pre) 2011]
● Also built: Adhai din ka jhonpra (Ajmer).
● Started construction of Qutub Minar (only first storey) in memory of
famous Sufi saint, Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakthiyar Kaki
● Literature:
● Patronised: Great scholar
● Hasan Nizami – wrote ‘Taj-ul-Maasir’
● Fakh-ul-din – wrote ‘Tarikh-i-Mubarakshahi’
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● An incapable ruler
2. Aramshah ● The Turkish chiefs of Delhi invited the governor of Badayun,Iltutmish
(1210 CE) (son-in-law of Qutbuddin Aibak), to come to Delhi.
● Iltutmish disposed of Aram Shah and became the Sultan
● Slave of Qutub ud din Aibak (Slave of a Slave)[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
● He belonged to Ilbari tribe.
● He is known as the real founder of Slave dynasty.
● Aibak gave him the post ‘Amir-i-Shikar’.
● After becoming Sultan, shifted his capital from Lahore to Delhi.
● [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004,U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]
● He was a great statesman, received ‘Mansur’, letter of recognition from
Abbasid Caliph in 1229, hence became the legal sovereign ruler.
● He nominated Razia as his successor, thus Hereditary succession to the
3. Iltumish Sultanate started from Iltumish.
(1210-36) ● Major Conquests:
● He defeated Yaldauz in c.1215 CE in the 3rd Battle of Tarain.
● In c.1217 CE, he drove away Qabacha from Punjab
● In c.1220 CE, Temujin, popularly known as Chengiz Khan, leader of
Mongols, started invading Central Asia and destroyed the Khwarizm
empire. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]
● With diplomatic skills, he prevented Mongol attack and savedIndia from
the wrath of Chengiz Khan. He was contemporary of Chengiz Khan. [U.P.P.C.S.
(Mains) 2007] [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]
Administration:
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● Iltumish nominated his daughter Razia as his successor but his eldest son
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(c.1236 CE)
that revolt. Using this opportunity, Raziya, with the support of amirs of
Delhi, seized the throne of the Delhi Sultanate
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● Discarded female apparel and purdah(veiling)
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● It marked the beginning of a struggle for power between the monarchy and
the Turkish chiefs (‘the forty’ or the chahalgani).
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● Next few years there ensued a struggle for supremacy between Sultans and
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nobles
(1240-42)
● Anarchy Prevailed
● Son of Ruknuddin Firuz Shah
● He was more of a puppet for the chiefs, was considered incompetent
● On the coins of Alauddin Masud Shah (1242-1246 A.D.), the name of the
7. Alauddin
last Caliph of Baghdad appeared for the first time.
Masud Shah
(1242–46)
● The last Caliph of Baghdad was Al-Mustasim. He held this position from
1242-58 A.D.
● The name of Caliph Mustanasir was inscribed on the coins of Iltutmish
(served from 1226 to 1242 A.D.)[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
● Grandson of Iltutmish who was inexperienced ascended to the throne with
8. Nasiruddin the aid of Ulugh Khan/Balban (member of the Chahalgani)
Mahmud
(1246–65)
● Nasiruddin was interested in philosophy; he was inefficient at ruling.
● Real power during reign lay in the hands of Ghiyas ud din Balban
● Belong to Ilbari tribe Slave of Iltumish
● He is known as Consolidator of Delhi Sultanate
● Due to his success to defend Mangol invasion he was given title ‘Ulugh
Khan’.
● Amir Khusrau (Tuti-i-Hind) ( Parrot of India) adorned his court.[U.P.P.C.S.
(Pre) 2003,U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005,U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]
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● He organised a stronghttps://t.me/pcsstudies1
centralised army, both to deal with internal
disturbances, and to repel the Mongols[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]
● He separated the Diwan-i-unzarat (Finance Department) from the Diwan-i-
Arz (Military Department).
● He also created diwan-i- barid (department of spies)
● Followed the policy of Blood and Iron. Developed an efficient spy system
and kept himself well-informed by appointing spies in every department.
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din Balban ● Administered justice with extreme impartiality.
(1266–1286) ● To justify his succession to the throne he traced his origin from ancient
persian hero Afrasiyab. Excluded non-Turks from administration.
● According to him, the real threat to the sultanate is from nobles called Forty,
so he stressed upon centralization and strengthening Monarchy.
● He was determined to break the power of the Forty (Nobels).
● Called himself Nasir-amir-ul-momin (Caliph’s right-hand man).
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]
● Religious Policy:
● Barani(historian) in his book Tareeq-i-firozshai tells about Balban’s Theory
of Kingship:
o Theory borrowed from Persia
o According to him, the Sultan was God’s shadow on earth (Zil-i- Ilahi)
and recipient of divine grace (Nibyabat-i-Khudai).
o Introduced rigorous court discipline and new customs such as sijada
(prostration) and paibos (kissing the Sultan’s feet) to prove his
superiority over the nobles.
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o Inefficient spy-system
o Drinking liquor were the basic reasons for the rebellions of nobels.
● Therefore, He confiscated the properties of the nobles.
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● The intelligence system was reorganised and all the secret activities of
the nobles were immediately reported to the Sultan.
● The use of liquor and intoxicants was prohibited.
● Social gatherings and festivities without Sultan’s permission were
forbidden
● He organised strict vigilance through an efficient espionage system
(Barid - Spy)
Military Reforms:
● An innovative Chehra and Dagh System was introduced by him
wherein the Chehra- Huliya (detailed description of each soldier) and
Dagh (branding of horses) was maintained
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Chapter-4
DELHI SULTANATE II [TUGHLAQS, SAYYIDS AND
LODHIS]
Tughlaq Dynasty [1320-1414]
Rulers Details
● According to Ibn Batuta, Tughlaqs belong to ‘Qurana’ Tribe of
Turks
● Founder of the Tughlaq dynasty and the first Sultan to take the
titleof Ghazi/ Slayer of Infidels
● Amir Khusrau's famous work “Tughlaqnama” deals with the
riseof Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]
Annexation Policy:
● Strengthened defence of North West frontier to check Mangol
invasion.
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● He sent Juna Khan to defeat Kakatiya, ruler of Warangal.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]
● Defeated Khusro khan in the Battle of Saraswati and Battle of
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Military Policy:
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● The Judicial and Police Arrangements were made Efficient.
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Economic Policy:
● The practice of measuring land was abandoned.
● Area under cultivation increased and the condition of farmers
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improved.
● He inspected jagirs and cancelled illegal grants
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system/crops sharing.
● He fixed land revenues to 1/10th of produce
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Construction:
● Built a strong fort called Tughlaqabad- 3rd city of Delhi near
Delhi
● Title: Ulugh Khan
● Ibn Batuta was appointed as chief Quazi, also ambassador to
Mohammad Bin China
● Ibn Batuta wrote ‘Rihala’ on Tughlaq’s life.[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains)
Tughlaq/JaunaKhan
2011]
(1325–51) ● He captured south India but later during his reign South India
became independent and three major states emerged: Vijaynagar
kingdom – Harihara and Bukka (c.1336 CE), Bahmani Kingdom
Construction:
● He laid the foundation for construction of Jahan Panah- 4th
city ofDelhi.
● He Built fort of Adilabad
● He appointed Khan-i-Jahan Maqbal, Telugu Brahmin convert, as
Wazir.
● He marched against Nagarkot and during this campaign, Sultan
collected 1300 Sanskrit manuscripts from the Jawalamukhi temple
library and got them translated into Persian by Arizuddin Khan
‘Dalail-i-Firuz Shahi’. [UPPSC 2023]
● To appease theologians, Firoz made the following decisions:
o Prohibited practice of Muslim women going out to worship.
o Gave concessions to theologians
o Made jizya a separate tax. Earlier it was part of land revenue.
Only children, women, disabled were exempted. [U.P.P.C.S.
(Pre) 2011]
o Erased wall paintings in his palace
● He led two unsuccessful expeditions to Bengal. Bengal became
free from the control of the Delhi Sultanate.
Major Reforms:
● Established Diwan-i-Bandagan (department of slaves).
● A new department called Diwan-i-Khairat (Department of
Charity) was created to take care of orphans and widows.
● Free hospitals like Dar-ul- Shafa and marriage bureaus for poor
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● He was the first to link rivers and provide irrigation with four
canals.
● He imposed water cess on haq-i-shrib.
● The British called him the ‘father of the irrigation department’
because of the many gardens and canals that he built.
Literature:
● Firoz patronised scholars like Barani (famous historian who
wrote Tarikh-i-Firoz Shah and Futwa-i-Jahandari)
● Firoz also wrote his memoirs. [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]
● Khwajja Abdul Malik Islami (who wrote Futuh-Us Salatin).
● He himself wrote the Futuhat-e-firoz shahi and established a
translation department. [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains) 2004]
Construction:
● Planned new city of Jaunpur at bank of Gomati, in memory of
Mohammad bin Tughlaq [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, U.P. P.C.S.
(Pre) 2003 U.P.U.D.A. 2002, 2006]
● Built Fatehabad, Hisar, Firozabad (Firoz shah Kotla- 5th city of
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● Ashokan Pillars from Topara and Meerut were brought to Delhi
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● Last Tughlaq ruler
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Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud ● Delhi sultanate disintegrated towards the beginning of the 15th
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shah (1394-1412) centuryand a number of independent states were set up. E.g. Malwa
and Gujarat etc.
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(Pre) 2006]+ Firoz Tughluq’s Weaknesses+ Slave System(became burden on state exchequer)+
Jagirdari System(emergence ofpowerful feudal nobles which broke empire)+ Weak Army+ Empty
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● An incapable ruler
MuhammadShah ● Ruler tried to control rebellious regions like Katehar, Badaun, Etawa
(1434-43) Patiali, Gwalior, Kampil, Nagaur, and Mewat, but they failed due to t
conspiracy of the nobles
● Established residence at Badaun
Ala-ud-din Alam
● He was deposed by Bahul Lodhi thus bringing an end to the Sayyid
Shah (1443-51)
dynasty [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]
Lodhi Dynasty [1451-1526]
● The Lodi dynasty was an Afghan dynasty [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]
● It was the fifth and final dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, and was founded by Bahlul Khan
Lodhi.[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]
● Lodhis were the last ruling family of Sultanate period and first to be
headed by the Afghans who were ruling over Sirhind when the Sayyids
were in India
● He laid the foundation of the Lodhi dynasty.
● He adopted Afghan nobels appeasement policy
● In c.1476 CE, he defeated the Sultan of Jaunpur and annexed it to the
DelhiSultanate.
● He also brought ruler of Kalpi and Dholpur under Delhi’s suzerainty.
● He annexed the Sharqi dynasty and introduced Bahlol copper coins.
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own name which were included in the Khutba.
● In 1394, Malik Sarvar established the independent Jaunpur state.
(1451–89) ● Hussain Shah was the last ruler of Jaunpur state defeated by Bahlul
Lodi.[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]
● Jaunpur attained its greatest height under Sharqi Dynasty ruler, Ibrahim Shah
(1402-1440 AD).
● He constructed some monuments in a new regional style of architecture
known as the Sharqi architecture.
● Jaunpur was also known as the Shiraz of India during this period.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]
● Most notable examples of Sharqi style of architecture in Jaunpur are the
Atala Masjid, Lal Darwaza Masjid, and Jama Masjid. [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre)
2019]
● The greatest and noblest of the three Lodhi rulers.
● Contemporary of Mahmud Begarha of Gujarat and Rana Sanga of
Mewar.
● Appointed Dariya Khan as Governor of Bengal
● Set up an efficient espionage system to maintain strict vigilance
● Suppressed power of jagirdars
Sikander Lodhi ● Promoted trade
(1489–1517) ● Introduced Gaz-i-Sikandari of 39 digits or 32 inches for measuring
agriculture land
● He abolished the octroi duty on grains[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]
● Started auditing accounts
● He destroyed many Hindu temples and imposed many restrictions
on theHindus. He re-imposed jaziya on non-Muslims.
● Sikandar Shah enjoyed “Shehnai” Music. A work on music
● Afghan kingdom thus lasted for only 75 years. With him, the Sultanate period ended
● Scholar states “The Sultanate of Delhi, which had its birth on the battlefield of Tarain in c.
1192 CE, breathed its last in c. 1526 CE, a few miles away on the battlefield of Panipat.”
Chapter-5
DELHI SULTANATE ADMINISTRATION, ART AND
CULTURE
Striking Features of Administration of Sultanate
Central Administration Provincial Government
● Sultan legal leader ● Provinces under the Delhi Sultanate were
● Assisted by council of ministers called iqtas (territory diveded by sultan
● Post of Naib was the most powerful one. amongs the nobles and military
● Naib practically enjoyed all powers of the commanders)
Sultan and exercised general control over ● The village remained the basic unit of the
all departments. administration
● Next to him was Wazir who headed the ● Sahib-i-Diwan was appointed to control
finance department called Diwani Wizarat. provincial revenue
● Chief Qazi, as head of the judicial Administrative Units:
department.
● Ariz-i-mumalik, head of the military
om ● Iqta (Provinces): head- MuqtiShiq
(District): head-Sikdar Paragana (taluka):
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● Iqta means land or land revenueassigned
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● Muslim personal law/sharia was followedin
● Office holders were called Iqtadar,
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● Diwan-i-Kohi: agriculture
● Diwan-i-Bandagan: Slaves
● Diwan-i-khairat: Charity
● Diwan-i-Risalat: Dept. of religious affairs
● Diwan-I-i-Istiaq: pensions
Society in Sultanate
Social Life ● There was little change in the structure of the Hindu society during this
period.
● The practice of sati was widely prevalent.
● The seclusion of women and the wearing of purdah became common
among the upper-class women.
● The Arabs and Turks brought the purdah system into India and it
became widespread among the Hindu women in the upper classes of north
India.
● During the Sultanate period, the Muslim society remained divided into
several ethnic and racial groups. The Turks, Iranians, Afghans and Indian
Muslims etc. There were no intermarriages between these groups.
● Very rarely the Hindu nobles were given a high position in the government.
● The Hindus were considered zimmis or protected people for which they
were forced to pay a tax called jaziya.
Culture of Sultanate:
● Turkish influence:
o Architectural style brought by Turkish invaders had main features:
Dome, minarets, Arches, Propped roofs
o Arch or dome was not Turkish or Muslim invention. They learned
from Rome, developed and performed many experiments in its use.
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buildings by using marbles, red and yellow
sand stones.
o They used geometrical & floral designs with inscriptions containing
verses of the Quran. It was called Arabesque.
● Quwat-ul-Islam Mosque of Delhi was first monument of sultanate by
Aibak Ibadat khana was introduced Construction of Qutub Minar
started by Aibak and completed byIltumish[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]
● Adhai din ka Jhopra at Ajmer built by Aibak has characteristic
features of Hindu temples Iltutmish Built: Hauz-i-Shamsi and completed
Art and Qutb Minar Ala-ud-din Khilji built:
Architecture o Alai Darwaza- redstone structure; ‘Jewel of Islamic Architecture’
o Siri fort
o Hazar satoon (1000 Pillars)
o Hauz-i-Khas
● Muhammad bin Tughlaq built the tomb of Ghyasuddin on a high platform
● The Kotla fort at Delhi was the creation of Firoz Tughlaq.
● Lodhis:
o Lodi placed buildings, especially tombs on high platforms.
o Some toms are placed in the midst of gardens. ex- Lodi garden in
Delhi.
o Double dome was another feature of Lodis architecture. E.g. Mothi ki
Masjid (built by Sikandar Lodi).
● Multan style of Architecture: Tomb of Bahawal haq ; Alam- Finely
decorated Octagonal structure
● Bengal style: Tomb of zafar khan Ghazi, Square brick tomb of Jalaluddin
Mohammad shah, lal Darwaza mosque at Jaunpur, jamis Mosque
o Hasht Bihisht
o Laila Majnu
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o Multa-un-anwar
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o Tarikh-i-Delhi [U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019,U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]
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o Amir Khusrau was a prolific classical poet associated with the Royal courts
of more than seven rulers of Delhi Sultanate.
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Chapter-6
BHAKTI AND SUFI MOVEMENT
Bhakti Movement
● Origin: Origin of Bhakti is traced in Vedas, but it's real development took place after the 7th century
AD.
● Bhakti: Worship of god on the personal devotion to attain salvation or moksha.
● Adoration of personal god: Process of ‘adoration of a personal god’ started during the course of
the 6th century BCE, with the rise of the heterodox movements of Buddhismand Jainism
● Vishnu worship: The worship of Vishnu too started around the same time, which was popularised
to a great extent by the Gupta kings
● Genesis: Bhakti Movement had its genesis in southern India in the 7th to 12th century CE.
● It is characterised by writings of its poet-saints, Shaivaite Nayannars and the Vaishnavaite
Alvars, who preached the Bhakti cult under the Pallavas, Pandyas, and the cholas.
Nayanars Alvars
Devoted to Lord Shiva and his avatars Devoted to Lord Vishnu and his avatars
Tirumarai – Compilation of hymns of Divya Prabandha– Compilation of the
Nayanars by the highest priest of Raja hymns of the Alvars saints – poets.
RajaChola I, Nambiyandar Nambi.
The details of the lives and of the saints are
described in the work ‘Tevaram’ which is also
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• Influence of Sufism
• Influence of Vaishnavism and Shaivism ideologies
• Idol worship in Buddhism: Mahayana Buddhism, the worship of the Buddha started in his
avalokita (gracious) form.
• Rival religions like Islam: The Islamic principles of one God, equality and fraternity of mankind
and complete surrender to God appealed to the liberal Hindus.
• Emergence of Great Reformers: Hindu liberals like Rmanuja, ChaitanyaMahaprabhu, Kabir, etc
emphasised aspects like equality irrespective of caste, creed, and colour,virtues of kindness of heart
and mind, devotion to one God (monotheism), freedom from all kinds of ritualism and preaching
in the language of the common people.
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Non-Liberal Social outlook
● Rejected the authority of the Brahmans ● Followers: Ramananda, Surdas, etc
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● The northern medieval Bhakti Movement had the influence of the spread of Islam in India.
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● The distinctive characteristics of Islam such as Monotheism or belief in one God, equalityand
brotherhood of man, and rejection of rituals and class divisions certainly influenced the Bhakti
Movement of this era
● Some scholars consider the rise of the Bhakti Movement as a reaction against feudal
oppression and against conformist Rajput−Brahman domination.
● Use of vernacular and local language.
grace necessary for liberation from rebirth; then, at death, the physical
body would drop away.
● Nagri Das (Servant of Radha) was the nickname of Raja Sawant Singh
(17th-18th century) of Kishangarh state, Ajmer.
● He wrote many verses in praise of Lord Krishna.
● The rulers of Kishangarh patronized the Nimbarka sect. [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC)
2010,U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]
● He was a critic of Adi Shankara’s Advaita Vedanta and
Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita Vedanta teachings.
● In the 13th century, Madhava from the Kannada region propagated
Dvaita or the dualism of the Jivatma and Paramatma.
● Founded Brahama sampradaya
● He was invited into sanyasttva by Achyutapreksha.
● Some of his works were the Gita Bhashya, Brahma Sutra Bhashya,
Anu Bhashya, Karma Nirnaya, and Vishnu Tattva Nirnaya.
● Book: Anuvyakhyana
Madhavacharya ● Dvaita [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]
(1199-1278) o According to Madhava, Brahman and the world are consideredto be
two equally real entities and not related in any way.
o The soul is bound to this world through ignorance
o For the soul to release itself from bondage is to seek Sri Hari’s
grace
o To reach Sri Hari, one has to practice Bhakti, there is no otherway
o To practice Bhakti, one needs to meditate
o To meditate, one needs to clear the mind and attain detachmentby
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● He opposed the Caste system (‘Let no man ask a man’s sect or caste’)
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]
● His followers are called Ramanandis, like Tulsidas.
● His famous Disciples: Kabir, Ravidas, Bhagat Pipa and others.
● He put emphasis on bhakti and avoided both gyan marg and karma
marg.
● His verse is mentioned in the Sikh scripture Adi Granth.
● Some of his works include- Gyan-lila and Yog-chintamani (Hindi),
Vaishnava Mata Bhajabhaskara and Ramarchana paddhati
(Sanskrit).
● He was a 15th cent Bhakti poet and saint, whose verses are found in
the Sikh holy scripture, Adi Granth.
● First to reconcile Hinduism and Islam.
● Nirguna saint and openly criticised the orthodox ideas
Kabir ● He denounced idolatry and rituals and laid great emphasis on the
[1440-1510] equality of man before God.
● Refused to accept any prevalent religious belief without prior
reasoning
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● Denounced Caste system and untouchability
● His poems are called “Banis” (utterances) or ‘Dohe’.
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● Bijak is the best known of the compilations of the compositions of
Kabir
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● He believed that there is one and shapeless God. He did not believe in
anthropomorphism.
● Great emphasis on the purity of character and conduct
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6. Guru har Rai o Gave shelter to Dara Shikoh (brother
(1644-61) ofAurangzeb, and his rival to the throne)
o thus was persecuted by Aurangzeb
7. Guru Har Kishan o Became guru at the age of 5.
(1661-64) o He died when he was being taken to
theAurangzeb's court because of a
'disease.
8. Guru Tegh Bahadur ● He appointed Banda Bahadur as the
(1664-75) military leader of the Sikhs.
● The real name of Banda Bahadur was
Lachhman Dev. This name was given to
him by Sikh Guru Gobind Singh.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]
o He was Executed by Aurangzeb
9. Guru Gobind Singh o Established Khalsa (Military sect) in
(1675-1708) 1699[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
o Compiled the supplementary granth of
Deswan Padshan Ka Granth.
● They condemned the ritual and other aspects of orthodox religion and
the social order, using simple, logical arguments.
Nathpanthis, ● They encouraged the renunciation of the world.
Siddhas, and Yogis ● To them, the path to salvation lay in meditation and to achieve this they
advocated intense training of the mind and body through practices like
yoga asanas, breathing exercises and meditation.
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Channamallikarjuna.
(1130-1160)
● She earned the title “Akka” meaning elder sister from great philosophers
of her time – Basavanna, Prabhu Deva, Madivalayya and Chenna
Basavanna.
● Was born around the 13th century in Maharashtra in a low caste Sudra
Janabai family.
(1258-1350) ● She wrote over 300 poems focusing on domestic chores and about the
restrictions she faced as a low caste woman.
Mirabai or Mira ● She was the most popular Bhakti reformer
(1498-1557) ● She was born in Rajasthan
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) ● She became the wife of Rana Bhojraj, one of the royal families in
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● She was the first to introduce Giridhara Gopala cult of Brindavan and
also the first to introduce Bhajan in Bhakthi movement
● Her bhajans were composed in the language of Vraj Bhasha
● 17th-century poet-saint of Maharashtra, who wrote different abhang,
Bahinabai orBahina women’s folk songs that portray the working life of women, especially in
fields.
● Only female Alwar
Andal ● Andal saw herself as the beloved of Vishnu; she expressed her
devotional love for the deity.
● One of the 3 women Nayanars amongst the 63 Nayanars
KaraikkalAmmaiyar ● This devotee of Shiva adopted the path of asceticism in order to attain
her goal.
Impact of Bhakti Movement
● Social impact:
o Rejection of the caste distinctions
o Upliftment of people in the lower rungs
o Evil practice of ‘Sati’ received some set back
o Status of women got improved
o Popularised idea of equality & brotherhood
● Religious impact:
o Religious toleration
o Preached inclusive path to spiritual salvation
o Birth to a new sect i.e. Sikhism
o Rulers adopted liberal religious policies
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Sufi Movement
• Origin: Sufism rose from Islam in the 8th-9th centuries
• Region: Originated in lands of Madina, Mecca, Baghdad of Arab world
• Nature: Sufism was liberal reform movement within Islam, origin from Persia.
• The first sufi saint Shaikh Ismail of Lahore started preaching his ideas.
• Sufism(tasawwuf) is the name given to mysticism in Islam.
• Sufi means wool: People who wear long woollen clothes were called as sufis.
• Sufism sprang from the doctrine of Wahadut-ul-wajud (unity of being) propounded by
Ibn-ul-Arabi [1165-1240 AD]
• Sufism entered in India between 11th and 12th century
• Al-Hujwari was the first of Sufis who settled in India and died in 1089 AD, popularlyknown
as Data Ganj Baksh (Distributor of unlimited treasure).
• Sufism has 2 forms:
o Basara- Who believed in Islamic Laws
o Beshara- Who did not believe in Islamic laws
• The terms Sufi, Wali, Darvesh, and Faqir are used interchangeably for Muslim saints who
attempted to achieve ascetic exercises, contemplation, renunciation.
• The ideas of ruh (soul), qurbat (divine proximity), and hulul (infusion of the divinespirit),
Ishq (divine love), and Fana (self-annihilation) are central to the theory of Sufism.
• By the 12th century, the Sufis were organised in Silsila (i.e., orders, which basicallyrepresented an
unbreakable chain between the Pir, the teacher, and the murids, the disciples).
• The liberal and unorthodox features of Sufism appreciated by Mughal emperor Akbar.
Features of Sufism
● Sufism derives its inspiration from Islam. While the orthodox Muslims depend uponexternal
conduct and blind observance of religious rituals, the Sufi saints seek inner purity.
● According to Sufi saints, God is the beloved of the lover (``Mashook”) i.e. the devotee andthe
devotee is eager to meet his beloved (God).
● It is based on Pir-Murid (Teacher- student)
● The Sufis think that love and devotion are the only means of reaching God.
● Along with Prophet Muhammad, they also attach great importance to their ‘Murshid’ or ‘Pir’
● Devotion is more important than fast (Roza) or prayer (Namaz)
● Critical of the dogmatic definitions and scholastic methods of interpreting the Qur’an andSunna
(traditions of the Prophet) adopted by theologians.
● Sufis rejected elaborate rituals and codes of behaviour demanded by Muslim religiousscholars.
● Sufism took roots in both rural and urban areas and exercised a deep social, political andcultural
influence on the masses
● Sufism has adapted extensively from the Vedanta school of the Hindu philosophy.
● Sufism does not believe in the caste system.
● Sufism emphasises upon leading a simple life.
● Sufi saints preached in Arabic, Persian and Urdu etc.
● The Sufis were divided into 12 orders each under a mystic Sufi saint like Khwaja MoinuddinChisthi,
Fariuddin Ganj-i-Shakar, Nizam-ud-din Auliya etc.
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● Popular in Punjab, was initiated during the Mughal rule under the
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● It contributed to the evolution of classical music. Khayal style owes a lot to sufism.
● Amir Khusro gives a unique form to sama.
● Khusrow is sometimes referred to as the “Parrot of India”. His songs are sung in severaldargahs
across the country. Khusrow is regarded as the “Father of Qawwali”.
● Amir Hasan-i-Dehlavi is called as the ‘Sadi of India’ (Sadi- i-Hind) for his great Ghazals. [U.P.P.C.S.
(Mains) 2013]
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Chapter-7
VIJAYANAGAR AND BAHMANI
EMPIRE
The Vijayanagar Kingdom [1336-1672 CE]
Sources
● Some Literary Sources to study Vijayanagar:
o Krisnadevaraya’s ‘Amuktamalyada’,
o Gangadevi’s ‘Madhuravijayam’,[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]
o Allasani Peddanna’s ‘Manucharitra’
o Vishvanatha Sthanapati’s ‘Rayavachakam’
o Robert seawell’s ‘The forgotten history of vijayanagar empire’
● Foreigner’s Account:
o Moroccan Traveller- Ibn Batuta(Visited Harihara I, also visited Muhammad bin
Tughalaq);
o Venetian traveller- Nicolo de Conti(during times of Devaraya 1);
o Persian- Abdur Razzak(visited during Devaraya 2);[U.P. U.D.A. (Mains) 2010,U.P.R.O. (Pre)
2017]
o Portuguese- Domingo Paes and Duarte Barbosa (visited during Krishnadevaraya).
o Portuguese – Nuniz(visited during the times of achyuthdevaraya)
● Archaeological Sources:
o Srirangam Copper Plate (Tamil Nadu) inscription of Devaraya II;
o Bitragunta inscription (Andhra Pradesh) is the major source for the construction offamily
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o Hampi Ruins;
o Coins by various rulers.
About Kingdom
● Vijayanagar kingdom constituted four dynasties — Sangama (c.1336–1485 CE), Saluva (c.1485–
1503 CE), Tuluva (c.1503–1570 CE) and Aravidu (till the end of the 17thcentury).
● Founder: Two Sangama brothers Harihara (Hakka) and Bukka Raya laid the foundation of
Vijayanagar on the south of river Tungabhadra in 1336.
● Region: Vijayanagara kingdom comprised the whole of south India up to Rameshwaram,including
the Tamil country as well as that of the Cheras (Kerala). (Vijayanagar is in today’s Bellar district
of Karnataka).
● Followers: Early Vijayanagar rulers were followers of Shaivism. Virupaksha was their family God.
Later they came under the influence of Vaishnavism. However, Siva continued to be worshipped.
● Conflict: There was constant conflict between the Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani kingdom
over Raichur doab (fertile region between Krishna and Tungabhadra), Tungabhadra doab (fertile
areas of Krishna-Godavari delta) & Marathwada. While in the south its main rivals were the Sultans
of Madurai.
● Battle of Talikota: During the reign of Rama Raya, the combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmednagar,
Golkonda and Bidar defeated him at the Battle of Talikota in 1565 which marked an end of the
Vijayanagar Empire.[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]
● Last ruler: The last ruler of Vijayanagar was Sri Ranga III
1. Harihara I [1336-1356]
● Known as Hakka Raya, founder of Vijayanagar
● Baggipelsi Inscription gives information about him
● Originally feudatories of the Kakatiyas of Warangal.
● Saint Vidyaranya played the role of Mentor.
● He built a fort at Bakruru, west coast of Karnataka
● Administered Northern parts of Karnataka
● ‘Anegundi’ (in modern koppal district, Karnataka) was his first
capital
● Included Hoysalas (capital Dwarasamudra) area in his kingdom
● [U.P.R.O. (Pre) 2014]
● Halebid is the modern name of Dwarasamudra.[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]
2. Bukka Raya [1356-1377]
● Extended kingdom to southern India
● He defeated Shambuvaraya kingdom of Arcot
● He defeated sultanate of Madurai
● ‘Madhuraivijaiyam’ written by his wife Gangambika
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● Bukka sent missions to China
● Capital of empire established at Vijayanagar
3. Harihar II [1377-1404]
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● Harihara ruled from capital Vijayanagar now more known as
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● Under Deva raya, Vijayanagar became a learning centre
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‘Vidyanagar’.
● Italian traveller Nicolo Conti (in c.1420).
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● His minister, Aliya Rama Raya, who was the de facto king.
● Deccan states (Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golkonda and Bidar, except
Berar) thus formed confederacy and inflicted crushing blow on
Vijayanagar armies at Bannihatti in Battle of Talikota in c.1565
● This battle is also known as Rakshasa Tangadi
● The Battle of Bannihatti is generally considered to mark the end of the
Vijayanagar Empire.
● Caesar Fredrick visited Vijayanagar after the battle of Talaikotta.
Aravidu Dynasty ● Tirumal Deva Raya- Founder of Aravidu Kingdom
(1570-1649) ● Sri ranga III- Last ruler of Vijayanagar Kingdom
Administration of Vijayanagar
● The Rayas (king) enjoyed absolute authority in executive, judicial and legislative matters.
● King was the highest court of appeal.
● Succession to the throne was mostly on the principle of hereditary succession. [Saluva
narsimha came to power after ending Sangama]
● The kingdom was divided into different administrative units called Mandalams(Provinces),
Nadus (Districts), Sthalas (sub-districts) and Gramas(villages).
● The governor of the Mandalam was called Mandaleswara or Nayak.
● Vijayanagar rulers gave full powers to the local authorities.
● The growth of hereditary nayakships weakened local self-government of villages.
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o Karnikam: Treasurer/ accountant
o Athavan: Land revenue department
o Talar: Home minister
o Nayankaras: Military Chief/ Nayak of palaiyagars
o Ayangars: 12 members institution for village administration
Military of Vijayanagar
● Army was well organised
● It consists- cavalry, infantry, artillery, and elephants.
● High breed horses were procured from foreign traders.
● Top grade army officers- Nayakas or Poligars
● Palaiyakkarar or Polygar was the feudal title of a class of administrative and Military governors
appointed by the Nayaka rulers of South India (notably Vijayanagara Empire, Madurai Nayaks and
the Kakatiya dynasty) during 16th to 18th centuries. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]
● Land was given in lieu of their services, land called Amaram.
● Soldiers were usually paid in cash.
Nayankaras and Ayagaras System
● Vijayanagara Kingdom War-State approach, ever made by Hindu Kingdom.
● The Nayankara system was an important Feature of Provincial organisation.
● According to this system, the King was the owner of soil, who distributed land toNayakas.
● In return for the land they received from the king, the nayakas paid a fixed annual
financial contribution to the imperial exchequer which generally maintained for the kinga
sufficient number of troops and served him in his wars.
● An important feature of the village organisation was the ayagar system.
● According to it, every village was a separate community or republic, and its affairs were
conducted by a body of 12 functionaries who were collectively called the ayagars.
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● Position of women had not improved; some women learnt (Gangadevi- wife of
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● Famous Women poet: Hannamma, Thirumalamma.
● Women were honoured, they participated in social political gatherings.
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trinity of poets or the three great poets. This Trinity translated the Mahabharata from
Sanskrit into Telugu during the period of 11th to 14th century. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
● Few Sanskrit works are:
o Gangadevi wrote- Madhuravijayam
o Krishnadevarya wrote – usha parinayan, jambavanti kalyanam, madalasa charita.
o Guru vidyaranya wrote—Raja kalanirnaya
● Literary works in Kannada.
o Chamarasa wrote – prabhulinga leela
o Kanakadas wrote- Ramadhanacharite, nala charite, mohantarangini
o Kumaravyasa wrote – Karnataka katha manjari
o Purandardas — keertanas
● Literary works in Telugu
o Krishnadevaraya wrote – Amuktamalyada
o Allasani pedanna wrote – Manucharita
o Nandi timanna wrote – Parijathaparahana etc
Bahamani Empire [1347-1527]
● In the 14th century, along with Vijayanagar kingdom, another powerful kingdom arose in South
India, which was the Bahmani Sultanate. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
● In order to establish a stable administration in Deccan, Mohammad bin Tughlaq appointed Amiran-
i-sada, also known as Sada Amir (administrative heads of hundred villages).
● The conflict between the officers in Deccan and Delhi Sultanate, accelerated which ultimately
resulted in the establishment of an independent state in the Deccan in c. 1347 CE [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains)
2005]
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● Region: The Kingdom stretched from north to south from the Wainganga River toKrishna and
east to west from Bhongir to Daulatabad.
● Capital at Gulbarga in Andhra Pradesh.
● Founder: Hasan Gangu, assumed the title Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah.
● Bahmani Empire reached its zenith during the time of Mahmud Gawan who was aminister
of the Empire.
● Last ruler: Kalimullah was the last king of the Bahmani dynasty.
Famous Rulers:
Alauddin hasan
BahmanShah ● Also known as Hasan Gangu, founded Bahamani kingdom
(1347-58)
● He started the Bahmani expansion towards Berar
● He was well acquainted with the religious sciences
(commentaries on the Quran, jurisprudence) and natural
Tajuddin Firoz Shah sciences too (such as botany, geometry, logic, etc.).
(1397-1422) ● He encouraged the pursuit of astronomy and built an
observatory near Daultabad.
● Inducted a large number of Hindus in his administration.
Ahmad Shah Wali ● His association with the famous Sufi saint Gesu Daraz
(1422-35) ● He shifted the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar
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o Strong arches
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o Crescent moon at the top of the building
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Chapter-8
MUGHAL EMPIRE I [BABUR, HUMAYUN, SHER SHAH]
Background to Arrival of Mughals
● The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur, a Central Asian ruler who claimed lineagefrom
Timur (the founder of the Timurid Empire)
● Mughals are also referred as Timurids [related to Timur from father’s side and ChengizKhan
from mother’s side]
● The Mughal rulers belonged to the Chugatai branch of Turks. [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]
● The situation in Central Asia was not stable and Babur lost to the Uzbeks.
● Ousted from his ancestral domains in Central Asia, Babur was forced to move towardsIndia.
● India was already divided into many small states and lacked central authority.
● Daulat Khan Lodhi, who declared himself independent in Punjab, invited Babur to India.
Mughal Rule:
● Founder of Mughal Empire (descendants of Mongols)
● He became the Sultan of Farghana (Uzbekistan)
● Babur captured Samarkand during his reign in 1501 A.D., which lasted only
for eight months.
● After losing Samarkand and Ferghana, Babur moved towards Kabul.
● After the victory of Kabul in 1504, he gave up the title ‘Mirza’ held by his
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the title of ‘Padshah.’ [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]
● He was invited to fight against Ibrahim Lodhi by Daulat Khan
Lodhi
● First Battle of Panipat (c.1526 CE): fought between Ibrahim Lodhi
and Babur. [U. P. P. C. S. (Mains) 2012, (Pre) 2016]
● Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated and he took control of Delhi and Agra.
● He effectively applied the Rumi (Ottoman) method of warfare,
also known as Tulguma system of warfare
● Introduced gun-fires under Ottoman gunners Ustad Ali and
Babur Mustafa
[1526-1530] ● Battle of Khanwa (c.1527 CE, near Fatehpur Sikri): fought between
Babur and Rana Sanga of Mewar and his allies.
● Babur declared ‘Jehad’ in the battle of Khanwa.
● Babur defeated Rana Sanga in this battle and assumed the title of ‘Ghazi.’
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, 2009]
● Battle of Chanderi (c.1528 CE): This battle was fought between
Babur and Medini Rai, the Rajput ruler of Malwa. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre)
2015]
● Battle of Ghagra (near Bihar, c.1529 CE): This battle was fought
between Babur and Mahmud Lodhi
Highlights of Rule:
● Established an all-India Empire by breaking the Rajput Confederacy.
● Introduced new mode of warfare and led to the popularisation of
gunpowder, cavalry, and artillery in India
● He wrote his memoir in a dialect of Turkish, it’s called Tuzuk-i-
Babri/Babarnama [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]
● Jodhpur to Chittor
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● He built the Shahi (Royal) road from the Indus Valley to the Sonar
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Chapter-9
MUGHAL EMPIRE II
[AKBAR, JAHANGIR, SHAH JAHAN, AURANGAZEB]
● Son of Humayun and Hamida Banu Begum, born at Amarkot [UPPSC
2023]
● Bairam Khan was Akbar’s Tutor
● Bairam Khan represented Akbar in the Second battle of Panipat
(c.1556 CE) with Hemu Vikramaditya (Wazir of Mohd. Shah Adil of
Bengal)
● Battle of Haldighati (c.1576 CE): Rana Pratap was defeated by the
Mughal army led by Man Singh. [U.P.R.O. (Mains) 2016]
● Hakim Khan Sur was a descendant of Sher Shah Suri and was a general in
Maharana Pratap's army. [U.P.R.O. 2016]
● He was the commander in chief of the Rajput Army; besides Maharana
Pratap's, during the Battle of Haldighati in 1576 AD.
● He was commanding an army of Afghans during the battle.
● Akbar’s Rajput policy was combined with a broad religioustolerance.
● Akbar was not liked for his political ideology by Shaikh Ahmad
Sirhindi (Sufi leader).
● Akbar killed Adham Khan, the son of Maham Anga in 1562 as he
assassinated Akbar’s prime minister, Atgah Khan. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]
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● Malwa (1560)- From Baz Bahadur
● Chunar: From afghans
Akbar ● Gondwana region(1564): From Rani Durgavati
[1556-1605] ● Chittor (1568): from Rana Uday Singh
● Gujarat(1573): from Muzaffar Shah
● Haldighati(1576): Rana Pratap
● Bihar and Bengal(1576): From Daud Khan, the Afghan ruler
● Ahmadnagar(1597)- Chand Bibi
● Major Reforms:
● Abolition of Slavery
● Abolition of Jaziya
● Mansabdari system was introduced
● Ibadat khana was built
● Dashala system was introduced by Todarmal
Relations with Rajputs:
● He made matrimonial alliances with rajpts.
● Rajputs were in Mughal’s administration (Man Singh- Military
general)
● Akbar’s Rajput policy was combined with broad religious toleration.
● He abolished the pilgrimage tax and Jaziya.
Religious Policy:
● He was pious muslim after marrying Jodhabai, he abolished
pilgrimage tax also Jiziya.
● He allowed his Hindu wives to worship their gods
● Ordered Construction of Ibadat khana (House of worship) at Fatehpur
sikri.
● Hari Vijay Suri was the Jain monk who stayed for a few years in the court of
Akbar and was honoured with the title of Jagadguru. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
● Emperor Akbar invited Hari Vijay Suri to explain the principles of Jainism.
Akbar was so much influenced by the ideology of non-violence preached by
Jain sage that he became vegetarian and prohibited slaughter of animals and
birds.
● Another Jain scholar who resided in Mughal court was Jin Chandra Suri
bestowed with the title of "Yug Pradhan" by Akbar. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains)
2002]
● He was in contact with Sufi saints.
● Akbar supported Chishti sect expressing his faith in Sufism.
● He sought the company of the religious divine saints with whom he
conversed with inborn zeal and humility.
● He frequently visited the Mausoleum of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti at Ajmer
and the shrine of contemporary Sufi sage Shaikh Salim Chishti at Sikri.
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]
● Akbar was a great ruler whose empire extended from Bengal to Afghanistan
in the north and Kashmir to the Godavari in the south.
● He was a secular emperor, and the complete authority of the empire was
vested in him. Therefore, he is considered as ‘’an enlightened despot’’ like
Queen Elizabeth of England and Frederick the Great, during whose reign all
subjects were equal before the law. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]
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● He gave freedom to girls to marry at their own will & not under parental
pressure. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
● He invited learned scholars from all religions.
● He opposed the interference of Ulema in political matters.
● In 1580, an Ulema, Mulla Majadi from Jaunpur issued a ‘Fatwa’ against the
Mughal emperor Akbar and asked all Muslims to rebel against the Mughal
emperor, Akbar. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]
● He promulgated a new religion called Din-I-Ilahi, in 1582.
Din-I-Ilahi:
● Akbar adopted the policy of ‘Sulh-i-kul’ (peace for all)
● United all religion, ‘Tauhid-i-Ilahi’
● Granted freedom to people of all religions
● Christain missionaries were also allowed to propagate
● He changed jagirs to Khalisa land.
● Akbar issued the coins with figures of Ram and Sita and Devanagari legend
‘Ram Siya’.
● He introduced the coins with decorative floral motifs dotted borders,
quatrefoil, and other types.
● His coins were both round and square with a unique ‘mihrab’ (lozenge)
shaped highlighting numismatics calligraphy at its best. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains)
2011]
● In the standard Mughal currency system, there were three basic coins: the
Mohur of gold, the Rupee of silver and the Daam of copper [Shahjhan
regime as well]. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019, 2019]
● During the reign of Akbar, copper was adopted both as the money of account
and the standard of value.
Land revenue System:
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● Faizi: Translated Panchatantra, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Notable –
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● His tomb is located in Gwalior near the tomb of Saint Hazrat Ghaus whose
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● Tansen and Swami Haridas were the leading Dhrupad singers during
Akbar’s reign.
● Vilas Khan was the main singer during the reign of Jahangir.
● Swami Haridas was a spiritual poet and classical musician credited with a
large body of devotional compositions, especially in the Dhrupad style.
● He was also the founder of Haridasi school of mysticism, still found today in
North India.
● His followers built 5 worship training centres (ashrams).
● These are- Sri Banke Bihariji, Nidhivan, Temple of Gorelal, Sri Rasik Bihari
and Thatti Khana. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]
● Man Singh: fought Haldighati
● Mullah do Piaza: Intelligent advisor in court of Akbar
● Lenpool named him "Little Akbar" due to his tolerance and generosity.
● Majma-ul-Bahrain is the original creation of Dara Shukoh.
● Shah Jahan gave him the title of "Shah Buland Iqbal". [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains)
2003]
● His reign is described by: French travellers – Bernier and
Tavernier, Italian traveller – Manucci and Peter Mundy.
● Niccolo Manucci (1653-1708 A.D.) was appointed as a doctor in the Mughal
army. He was an Italian traveller.
● He joined the army of Dara Shikoh as an artilleryman. He opted profession
of medico after the death of Dara Shikoh in 1659. [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains) 2008]
● “Shah Jahan Nama” is written by Inayat Khan.
● His court historian Abdul Hameed Lohiri wrote “Badshahnama”.
● He shifted his capital to Delhi in 1638. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]
● Shah Jahan was the Mughal emperor who abolished the Persian (1636-37)
court custom of Sijda which was begun by Balban.[U.P. P.C.S. (Mains)
2010,U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]
● He built:
o Taj Mahal: design prepared by Ustad Isa and Isa Muhammad
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o Moti Masjid at Agra (entirely in white marble), Sheesh Mahal and
Musamman Burj at Agra, Jama Masjid at Delhi (in red stone)
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1572 AD in which Akbar defeated Ibrahim Mirza. Battle of Jajau was fought
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successor of Aurangzeb after his death.] [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]
● The coronation of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb occurred twice. His first
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● It is said that Aurangzeb opened the Fort of Golkonda using the 'keys of
gold', the same way Akbar opened the Fort of Aligarh. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre)
2020]
● Assumed title of ‘Alamgir’
● He was called Zinda Pir. [U.P.R.O.(Mains) 2017]
● Maasir-i-Alamgiri book written by Mustaid Khan throws light on
Aurangzeb’s rule.
● Aurangzeb banned music in India as he found it anti-Islamic. But it is also
the fact that during his tenure, maximum books on Indian classical music
were written in the Persian language.
● Being anti-music, he was a great instrumentalist who used to play the Indian
instrument called ‘Veena’. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, (Mains) 2007]
Chapter - 10
MUGHAL ADMINISTRATION, ART AND CULTURE
Mughal Administration
1. The Mughal Empire was divided into Subas and further subdivided into Sarkar (also
known as Chakla), Parganasand Gram. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]
2. Subas (provinces): Head- Sipahsalar/ Subedar
3. Daroga-i-dak (postal officer) was appointed at every subas
4. Also other territorial units called Khalisa, Jagirs and Inams (based on ownership)
5. Jahangir introduced a new provision in the sawar rank. Part of the sawar rank was
termeddu-aspa sih-aspa in case of select mansabdars.
6. Officers of Mughal Empire:
o Wazir: Head of revenue department
o Diwan: Control on income and expenditure
o Mir Bakshi: Head of military department and intelligence agencies
o Diwan-i-Bayutat: Maintain road and constructions
o Sadr-us-Sadr: Incharge of charitable and religious endowments
o Mir-i-Arz: Officer in charge of petition
o Sadr: Judicial department
o Fauzdar: administrative head of district
o Amal: Revenue collection
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● Agriculture:
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● In the time of Akbar, first Shihabuddin Khan & later Nuruddin Muhamad tar reconstructed
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o During the 17th century two new crops, namely Tobacco and Maize were added.
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Banik.
o Banjaras were specialised in carrying bulk goods on the back of oxen.
o Trading community did not belong to one caste or Religion.
o Multanis, Khatris and Afghanis conducted trade with Central Asia.
o Chettis on Coromandal coast and muslim merchants of Malabar were the most
important trading communities.
o The Coromandel coast became the centre of Textile production.
o Gujarat was the entry point of Foreign goods.
o Major imports: Metals such as tin and copper, war horses and luxury items such as
ivory.
o Climax of the fort building reached its peak during the reign of Shah Jahan.
o Floral designs made of Semi precious stones on white marble called the Pietra Dura
technique of architecture started from Jahangir and were popularised by Shah Jahan.
o Shah Jahan was the greatest builder among Mughals; he made use of White marbles.
o Shah Jahan’s Famous buildings: Taj mahal, Pearl Mosque, Red Fort, Jama Masjid in Delhi
[U.P.P.S.C.(GIC) 2010, (Pre) 2002]
o Mosque building had reached to its peak during Shah jahan’s reign.
o The Moti Masjid of Agra was built entirely in White Marble .
o The Jama Masjid at Delhi was built in red stone.
o Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula is located in Agra and the tomb of Aurangzeb is situated at Khuldabad
(Aurangabad).
o The tomb of Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan is situated in Delhi. [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]
7. Paintings:
o Humayun is founder of Mughal school of painting.[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012,U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A.
(Mains) 2010,U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]
o He persuaded Khwaja abdul Samad and Mir Sayyid Ali established studio painting
o Mughal Style was a synthesis of the Indian style of painting and the Safavid school ofPersian
painting. Later European influence can also be noticed.
o The period also witnessed the flowering of portrait and miniature paintings.
o Seasons or baramasa paintings were similarly given artistic forms
o Tutinama (tales of a parrot) Painting, during Akbar times.
o Famous painters of Akbar’s school: Dasvanath, Baswan, Miskina, Daswant, Mansur etc
o Hamzanama illustrations on cloth- cloth painting
o Akbar started a separate department for paintings, the concept of Karkhana.
o Miniature paintings in an art studio established by Akbar.
● Weak successors (from Bahadur Shah I to Shah Alam II)[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]
● Later Mughals have lacked commitment and motivation
● Degeneration of the Mughal Nobility
● Demoralisation of the Mughal Army
● Economic Bankruptcy(Shah Jahan’s zeal for construction had depleted the treasury)
● Foreign invasions (Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali)
● Aurangzeb’s Deccan Policy
● Jagirdari Crisis
Chapter-11
THE MARATHAS
Shivaji Raje Bhonsle (c.1674–1680 CE) (U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015)
● Founder of Maratha empire: Known as ‘Swarajya’
● Shivaji was greatly influenced by: Jijabai (his mother), Dadaji Kondev (his teacher), Sufi saint
Pir Shaikh Yacub, Guru Ramdas, Tukaram (Bhakti Saint), Hazrat Baba of Ratnagiri
● Conquered many Forts: Singh Garh/ Kondana (1643), Rohind and Chakan (1644- 45), Toran
(1646), Purandhar (1648), Rajgarh/ Raigarh (1656), Supa (1656), Panhala (1659).
● Captured Javli from a Maratha chief named Chanda Rao More.
● He also raided a Portuguese settlement at Daman and received tribute from them.
● Battle of Pratapgarh (c.1659 CE): Fought between Afzal Khan (represented Adil Shahof
Bijapur) and Shivaji [U.P.R.O./ A.R.O. (Mains) 2016]
● Battle of Kolhapur: Fought between General Rustemjaman (represented by Adil Shahof
Bijapur) and Shivaji. om
● Battle of Pavankhind (c.1660 CE): Fought between Siddi Johar (represented by AdilShah of
Bijapur) and Shivaji.
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Shaista Khan, against Shivaji. Shivaji was defeated by Shaista Khan. Later He made a bold attack
on Shaista Khan’s military camp at Poona in 1663 & wounded him.
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● Treaty of Purander was signed in c.1665 CE: between Shivaji and Raja Jai singh (Shivaji agreed
to meet Aurangzeb) [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011,U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A (Pre) 2010 U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A (Mains)
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● Political conditions: Mughal Invasion in Deccan and ensuing socio-economic backwardness was
the primary reason for discontent in the region which created conditions ripe for a rebellion.
o Waning Mughal strength after the death of Aurangzeb
o Factionalism within Mughal courts
o Divisions within Mughal nobility
o Inept successors.
● Favourable physical environment: Presence of mountainous regions and dense forests helped
Marathas to adopt guerrilla tactics. This also provided a strong defence against Invaders.
● Impregnable forts: Building of a number of forts on the mountains provided them stronger defence
which they used to their advantage against Mughal attacks and this enabled the rise of Marathas.
● Maratha Nationalism: The seeds of nationalism were sowed through a call for social unity raised
during the Bhakti movement by leaders like Tukaram, Ramdas, Vaman Pandit and Eknath. This
helped in unification of the Maratha Empire.
● Able leadership of Peshwas
Succesors of Shivaji:
● Sambhaji (1680-89): Son of Shivaji; Provided protection to Akbar II son of Aurangzeb; In 1687,
at the Battle of Wai he defeated Mughal forces; In 1689, Sambhaji was captured, tortured and
executed by the Mughals.
● Rajaram (1689-1700): He made Jinji as his capital; created the new post of Pratinidhi, thus taking
the total number of the minister to nine
● Tarabai (1700-07): Rajaram was succeeded by his minor son Shivaji II under guardianship of his
mother Tarabai. [U.P. R.O. (Mains) 2013,U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008, 2012]
● Shahu (1707-1749):Tarabai’s army was defeated by Shahu in the Battle of khed, and Shahu
occupied Satara.
● Shahu’s reign saw the rise of the Peshwas and transformation of the Maratha kingdom into principle
confederacy.
o Scindia- Gwalior
o Holkar- Indore
o Pawar- Dhar
o Gaekwad- Baroda
o Bhonsale- Nagpur
o Peshwa- Poona
Narayan Rao
● He was murdered on the orders of Raghunath Rao.
(c.1772–1773 CE)
● Son of Narayan Rao, who was just 40 days old when crowned as
the Peshwa.
● The empire was managed by Nana Phadnavis, an able
administrator and a great warrior, with the help of the Barbhai
Council (a twelve-member regency council).
● Raghunath Rao sought the help of the British which led to the
Sawai Madhav Rao
First Anglo-Maratha War (c. 1775 – 1782 CE). Nana Phadnavis
(c.1774–1795 CE)
defeated the British at the Battle of Talegaon (c. 1776 CE) and
then the famous treaty of Purandar (c. 1776 CE) and the treaty of
Salbai (c. 1782 CE) were signed.
● In c. 1800 CE, Nana Phadnavis died and thereafter, Marathas
could not sustain the British and could not restore their past glory.
(c.1796–1818 CE) by the East India Company and the Peshwa’s territory in central
Maharashtra was annexed to the British East India company’s
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● There were three wars fought between the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company
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● The second war was caused by the peshwa Baji Rao II defeat by
the Holkar (one of the leading Maratha clans) and his acceptance
Second Anglo-Maratha
subsidiary alliance (Treaty of Bassein) in 1802.
War (1803–05)
● Unhappy Maratha confederacy challenged the Britishers but got
defeated.
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