Advent of the Europeans in India The arrival of Europeans in India marked the beginning of a new era of trade, colonization, and eventual imperialism. Beginning in the late 15th…
Maratha Shivaji (1627 – 1680) Born at Shivner (Father > Shahji Bhosale, Mother > Jija Bai) Inherited Jagir of Poona from his father in 1637 Continuous fight with Aurangzeb Shaishta khan…
Mughal Empire Babur (1526 – 1530) Mughal Empire was founded by Babar 1st battle of Panipat (21st April 1526) B/w Babur & Ibrahim Lodi Lodi was Killed Babur occupied Delhi…
Vijayanagar Empire (1336-1672) Prominent languages > Kannada, Telegu, Sanskrit Consist of four major dynasties viz. Sangam Dynasty Saluva Dynasty Tulva Dynasty Aravidu Dynasty Sangam Dynasty Founded by Harihara & Bukka…
Sufism and Bhakti Movement Sufism Originated in Persia & spread to India by 11th century. 1st Sufi saint was Shaik Ismail of Lahore Most famous Sufi saint of India was…
Delhi Sultanate – Administration, Art & Culture Administration Sultans considered themselves as representative of Caliphs (as inscribed on their coins & Khutba (Prayer)) & were of Islamic origin Balban considered…
Delhi Sultanate Tughlaq Dynasty, Sayyids Dynasty, Lodi Dynasty Tughlaq Dynasty (1320 – 1414) Founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq Laid foundation of Tughlaqabad near Delhi Killed by his own son “Ulugh khan”…
Delhi Sultanate Khilji Dynasty (1290 – 1320) Founder of Khilji dynasty was Jalaluddin Khilji killed by his son–in–law Alauddin Khilji to claim the throne of Delhi Alaunddin Khilji (1296 –…