The coming of Mughals

The coming of Mughals

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What sort of country would you like to conquer?

The first Mughal emperor "BABUR"

• He was only 12 years old when he became emperor of inherited state of "Farghana"

• Soon he lost his kingdom due to his ambitious relatives.
  

• He turned to Kabul and after 9 years he conquered it in 1504.
  

• Since the conquest of Kabul, Babur had dreamt of victory over Hindustan.
  
  

Multiple Choice

At what age the Babur became emperor

• 13

• 14

• 15

• None of the above

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Name the inherited state of Babur

Capturing territories near Chanab

• Babur advanced upto river Chanab.

• Sent his ambassador to Lodhi Sultan, demanding the territory which he felt belonged to the turks. 

• Receiving no answer Babur captured territories near Chanab and returned back to Kabul.

Blowing Allauddin out of water 

• Two years later he reached Lahore, captured it and left Allauddin Lodhi to rule there as his governor.

• Daulat Khan Lodhi retook Lahore and sent Allauddin back to Kabul as refuge.

• This made Babur angry so he decided to teach Daulat khan a lesson

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Who was set as a governer of Lahore?

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After capturing lahore what made Babur angry?

Political environment before 1st Battle of Panipat

• Babur took advantage of the conditions of the subcontinent at that time.

• Delhi Sultan had lost their hold on  most of the areas.

• Punjab had become independent under Daulat khan Lodhi.

• Threatened by Ibrahim Lodhi, Ruler of Delhi and Agra, Daulat Khan sent envoys to Babur  for his help.

• Rana Sangha of Mewar also favored the invasion of Babur.

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Why Rana Sangha favored the invasion of Babur?

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What challenges did Babur face when he came down from Kabul to Hindustan?

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What led Babur to invade Hindustan?

First battle of Panipat

• With his 10 thousand troops aided by cannons Babur decided to conquer the plains of Hindustan.

• He enormously planned his military to attack Ibrahim Lodhi's army. 

• His troops routed Ibrahim's army and laid claim to the throne of Hindustan

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What is the significance of first battle of Panipat?

Battle of Khanua

• Battle of Khanua was fought between Babur and Rana Sangha of Mewar

• Rana Sangha with his much larger army surrounded Babur's troops

• Babur raised the spirits of his army by inspirational speech.

• Babur got victory and Rana Sanagha never challenged his rule again.

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On what basis Rana Sangha of Mewar was a worthy opponent of Babur?

Final Challenge to Babur 

• Mehmood Lodhi, Ibrahim's brother, attacked Babur's forces.

• They were decisevely defeated.

• Thus making Babur the undisputed ruler of Hindustan.

Organizing Administration

• Introduced feudal system

• Jagirdars were made responsible for civil administration and revenue collection of their respective areas.

Tuzk-e-Babri

• Babur was kind hearten monarch.

• He was very generous and optimistic and courageous.

• When he face adversity, he took the path of determination.

• With his military strategies, he was able to defeat his foes.