Medieval India

Maratha State – Politico-Administration and Financial System

The emergence of the Maratha state was one of the major developments of the 17th century as added a new chapter in the history of India. They were one of the strongest powers of their ages. It was the achievements of Shivaji which made the Marathas a major power in 17th century. Maharaja Shivaji had

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Sufi Movement – Ideas and Impact on Society

The establishment of Turkish rule in India during c. 1192 AD after defeating Prithvi Raj Chauhan. The establishment of Turkish rule in India brought number of changes in Indian society. Sufi saints came to India along with these Turkish rulers and propagated their ideas. They originally belonged to Persia but once they entered India, it

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Bhakti Movement – Rise and Impact on Society

Bhakti movement was an intellectual and religious movement in India during 14th to 16th century. It was a pan-India movement which was propagated by Bhakti saints throughout the length and breadth of country. It focused on the direct relation between devotee and God. This movement was basically focused on the revival of the good elements

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18th Century – Debates on Its Characterization

During 18th century number of important changes occur in India. This century is known as the transition age from Medieval period to Modern period. Another important transition was advent of British rule in India which eventually vanishes Mughal empire in India as in c. 1857, Bahadur Shah Jafar was sent to jail in Burma, was

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Mughal Karkhanas and The Trade Revolution of 16th Century

Babur established Mughal empire in c. 1526 after defeating Ibrahim Lodhi at the Battle of Panipat. After that number of changes were brought by Mughals in state system in India. The technological advancement took a major step during Mughal empire. Although Babur didn’t get enough time for making changes in state system but rulers like

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