Abolition of Jazia The immediate result with alliance with the Rajput princes Jodha was that in 1562 Jazia, the tax which the victorious followers of prophet charged upon...
Jodha Salima Sultan, widow of his trusted general and tutor became the queen of Akbar after he was sent for the pilgrimage and died midway. Prior to her,...
The “petticoat government” under Maham Anaga did triumph for a moment. She acted almost as prime minister for a while as her devotion to her foster son Akbar...
Bairam Khan Bairam Khan, the old Turkman officer was from Badakshan and his father as well as grandfather was in service of Babur. He was one of the...
Akbar, the Great 1556-1605 The reign of Akbar for almost half a century is known as the Golden Period of the Mughal Empire. Akbar was the true founder...
Hemu : 1501-1556 Muhammad Adil Shah sat the throne after killing a Firoz Shah, the 12 year son of Islam Shah Suri. Muhammad Adil Shah was a debauched...
Islam Shah Suri Sher Shah was succeeded by Jalal Khan, his son who ascended the throne with title Islam Shah Suri. At Sasaram, Islam Shah Suri built a...