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Kings And Chronicles : The Mughal Courts
Name the titles of chronicles based on the rule of Akbar, Shahjahan and Alamgir Aurangzeb? What these chronicles indicate?
Titles of chronicles based on the rule of Akbar, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb are Akbarnama, Shahjahanama and Alamgirnama. These chronicles suggest that in the eyes of their authors, the history of empire and the court was synonymous with that of history of emperor.
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Identify the elements that went into the making of the Mughal ideal of kingship.
Find out more about any one Mughal chronicle. Prepare a report describing the author, and the language, style and content of the text. Describe at
least two visuals used to illustrate the chronicle of your choice, focusing on the symbols used to indicate the power of the emperor.
Prepare a report comparing the present-day system of government with the Mughal court and administration, focusing on ideals of rulership, court rituals, and means of recruitment into the imperial service, highlighting the similarities and differences that you notice.
Why did Akbar abolish the pilgrimage tax? Give two reasons.
Mention the significance of Sijda in the Mughal court.
What was the form of greeting an ambassador was expected to offer while being presented before the Mughal emperor?
Mention the main objective of Akbar behind Jharokc Darshan.
Who is considered as the Great Mughal? Describe his two achievements.
How was Mughal dynasty came to an end in India?
Discuss any two objectives of the chronicles got prepared by the Mughal rulers.
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