Q1
Who founded the Mughal Empire?
ABabur
BAkbar
CShivaji Maharaj
DAurangzeb
SSCClass 7 (SSC)History-Civics (इतिहास-नागरिकशास्त्र)Ch 2 · Topic 1
India Before the Times of Shivaji Maharaj
Before Shivaji Maharaj's rise, India was politically fragmented, with various regional kingdoms and the Mughal Empire holding significant po
Core concept
The Mughal Empire, founded by Babur, was a dominant power in northern India, with rulers like Akbar expanding and consolidating control.
How it works
The Deccan region had several sultanates, including Bijapur and Ahmednagar, which controlled parts of present-day Maharashtra.
Why it matters
These regional powers often engaged in conflicts with each other and with the expanding Mughal Empire for territorial control.
Key detail
This politically fragmented landscape set the stage for the eventual rise of Maratha power under Shivaji Maharaj's leadership.
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• Mughal Empire founded by Babur.
• Akbar expanded, consolidated Mughal control.
• Deccan sultanates: Bijapur, Ahmednagar.
• They controlled parts of Maharashtra.
• Regional powers often fought each other.
• Also fought expanding Mughal Empire.
• This was a fragmented political landscape.
• This set stage for Maratha rise under Shivaji.