This PSEB 7th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 11 The Creation of an Empire – The Mughal Empire will help you in revision during exams.
PSEB 7th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 11 The Creation of an Empire – The Mughal Empire
→ Establishment of the Mughal Empire: In 1526 A.D., in the first battle of Panipat, Babar defeated Ibrahim Ijodhi and founded the Mughal Empire in India.
→ Humayun: The Mughal Emperor Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah and the state of North India slipped out of his hands. But after the death of Sher Shah, Humayun regained his lost state.
→ Sher Shah Suri: He was a capable army general and administrator. He built many roads and inns for the welfare of the people of his state. He is known as the predecessor of Akbar the Great.
→ Akbar: Akbar was the son of Humayun. After Humayun’s death in 1556 A.D., Bairam Khan made him wear the crown. He started his winning expeditions with the help of Bairam Khan and founded a powerful Mughal Empire.
→ Jahangir: After the death of Akbar, Jahangir ascended the Mughal throne, but the real authority was in the hands of his wife Nur Jahan.
→ Aurangzeb: He was the last great emperor of the Mughal Empire. After his death, this empire almost declined.
→ Taj Mahal: A unique contribution of Shah Jahan was in the field of architecture. This building is world famous even today.
→ Abul Fazl: The author of Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari.