Decline of Mughal Empire

1. Reign of Aurangzeb (1658–1707) 2. War of Succession (1707–1712) 3. Reign of Bahadur Shah I (1707–1712) 4. Death of Bahadur Shah I and Another War of Succession (1712–1713) 5. Reign of Farrukhsiyar (1713–1719) 6. Muhammad Shah (1719–1748) 7. Sikh Uprisings 8. Decline Under Later Mughals 9. Rise of Independent States 10. Last Mughal Emperor … Read more

Reign of Aurangzeb (1658–1707)

2. War of Succession (1707–1712) 3. Reign of Bahadur Shah I (1707–1712) 4. Death of Bahadur Shah I and Another War of Succession (1712–1713) 5. Reign of Farrukhsiyar (1713–1719) 6. Muhammad Shah (1719–1748) 7. Sikh Uprisings 8. Decline Under Later Mughals 9. Rise of Independent States 10. Last Mughal Emperor 11. Reasons for the Decline … Read more

Aurangzeb

1. Coronation and Reign (1659 Onward) 2. Division of Aurangzeb’s Reign 3. Second Half of His Reign (1682-1707) – The Deccan Campaign 4. Religious Policies 5. Architectural Contributions Despite Aurangzeb’s conservative approach, he did contribute to Mughal architecture, although his reign was not as architecturally productive as that of his predecessors: 6. Major Figures of … Read more

Timeline 1857 to 1957

2. The War of Independence 1857 3. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh Movement 4. Religious & Educational Movements and Institutions of the Muslims 5. Hindu Revivalist Movements 6. Indian National Congress (INC) 7. Syed Ameer Ali 8. Urdu Defence Movement 9. Partition of Bengal – 1905 10. Formation of All India Muslim League … Read more

Important Events from 1857 to 1947 that shaped the Pakistan Movement:

1. 1857: War of Independence (Indian Rebellion) 2. 1867: Hindi-Urdu Controversy 3. 1875: Establishment of Aligarh Movement 4. 1885: Formation of Indian National Congress (INC) 5. 1905: Partition of Bengal 6. 1906: Formation of All India Muslim League (AIML) 7. 1909: Morley-Minto Reforms (Separate Electorates) 8. 1913: Jinnah Joins the Muslim League 9. 1916: Lucknow … Read more

Muslim Dynasties Timeline

1. Rashidun Caliphate (632–661 CE) 2. Umayyad Caliphate (661–750 CE) 3. Abbasid Caliphate (750–1258 CE) 4. Ghaznavid Dynasty (977–1186 CE) 5. Ghurid Dynasty (879–1215 CE) 6. Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526 CE) 7. Fatimid Caliphate (909–1171 CE) 8. Seljuk Empire (1037–1194 CE) 9. Almoravid Dynasty (1040–1147 CE) 10. Almohad Dynasty (1121–1269 CE) 11. Ayyubid Dynasty (1171–1260 CE) … Read more

Shah Jahan (1592-1666)

Shah Jahan’s Ascension and Struggle for SuccessionAfter the death of Emperor Jahangir in October 1627 in Rajauri, the struggle for succession began between his two surviving sons, Shah Jahan and Shahrayar. Shah Jahan was supported by his father-in-law, Asaf Khan, while Shahrayar was backed by his mother-in-law, the influential Empress Nur Jahan. To manage the … Read more

Akbar’s Early Life and Ascension to Power

Bairam Khan and the Regency (1556-1560) Akbar’s Relationship with His Family Rajput Policy and Military Campaigns Akbar’s Religious Policies and Reforms Akbar’s Military and Administrative Systems Expansion and Military Conquests Relations with Foreign Powers Cultural and Architectural Achievements Key Question: How did Akbar’s architectural projects reflect his vision of a united empire? Literature and Historiography … Read more

Reign of Jahangir (1605–1627)

Ascension to the Throne Rebellion of Khusrau Loss of Qandhar (1622) Nur Jahan’s Influence Political Intrigues Shah Jahan reconciled with Jahangir by sending his two sons, Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb, to the Mughal court. Revolt of Mahabat Khan Military Campaigns uprising of the Bara Bhuiyans: Bengal Rebellion – Bara Bhuiyans Uprising: The Bara Bhuiyans were … Read more