- The Marathas and the Mughals in India
During the 17th century Shivaji rose to power
by establishing the Maratha ’Swarajya’ in the very heart of the
Mughal Empire whose power he challenged. Shivaji’s foresight and
vision as a great statesman in revealed by his formation of the
Ashta Pradhan, the appointment of able men belonging to any community,
the abolition of the Jagir system and the spirit of toleration
and wholesome military reforms.
Exhibit 5.8
The famous Mughal dynasty: Babar, Humayun, Akbar and Aurangzeb
The invasion of the Mughals in India, is regarded as the
beginning of modern times in India, as they gave new shape to the
country. The Mughal Empire was established by Babar after the first
Battle of Panipat in 1526. His son Humayun was overthrown by Sher
Shah who organized the administration well. A new era in Indian history
was started by Akbar the Great (1556-1605) who was not only the greatest
Mughal ruler, but also one of the greatest kings in the world. However
as Will Durant rightly comments, "The support of the people so
wisely won by Akbar, had been forfeited by the cruelty of Jehangir,
the wastefulness of Shah Jahan, the intolerance of Aurangzeb, and
the weakness of his successors."
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Index
5.0 - Introduction
5.1 Growth and Features of the Revolution
5.2 The Rationalist Spirit and the Contribution
of Voltaire
5.3 Application of the Critical Spirit
5.4 Age of Enlightened Despots
5.5 Dates & Events
5.6 Points to Remember
Chapter 6
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