Chp 10 Flashcards
During the end of akbars reign ________ revolted against him
Salim
Why did jahangir not have any major problems in maintaining his empire
The foundations laid by Akbar were so strong that Jahangir did not have ahy major problems maintaining the empire,
What part if jahangirs reign was not peaceful
The first half of his 22-year-reign was peaceful and stable with the exception of the rebellion of his eldest son, Khusrau, who was captured and imprisoned
Jahangir sent an expidition against _________ of mewar who like his father __________ had refused tk acknowledge the power of the mighal empire
Rana amar simgh, rana pratap singh
What happend after the defeat of rana amar singh
When The Rana of Mewar was defeated. He pledged his loyalty to Jahangir, who treated him with courtesy. He allowed the Rana to retain his territory and appointed his son, Karna, as a military commander in the imperial army.
What marked the fall of the last bastion of rajput resistance
The submission of Mewar establisheda paraountancy of Mughal
authority in Rajputana and marked the fall of the last bastion of Rajput resistance.
What procsess did akbar begin in his rule ? How Was it different for jahangir
Akbar had begun the process of extending the Mughal rule in the south by capturing the fort of Ahmadnagar. However, during Jahangir’s reign, Malik Ambar, the chief minister of
Ahmadnagar, recovered all the territories that Akbar had conquered in the Deccan.
What did jahangir do after the deccan was conquered
Then Jahangir sent an expedition under Prince Khurram, who managed to recapture the fort of Ahmadnagar.Prince Khurram was honoured with the title of Shah Jahan Jahangir. Although he did not
possess his father’s genius, he was still a fairly successful
and by the end of ruler.
What unfulfilled dream of akbars was jahangir able to fufill
After a siege of 14 months, the fort of Kangra, which Akbar had failed to conquer, submitted to Jahangir. The conquest of kangra and Mewar gave him great joy because he was able to fulfil Akbar’s unrealized imperial dreams.
_________ caltured khandar . Jahangirs efforts to ______ kandhar ended in __________
The shah if persia, recover, failure
In _______ jahangir married _______
1611 ce , nur jahan
What qualities did nur jahan posses to make ber worthy if her name
Nur Jahan was beautiful, intelligent and talented.
She was highly educated and cultured and wrote Persian poetry.
She was artistic and creative and, started fashion trends by designing new varieties of silk and cotton fabrics, jewellery and even carpets.
She was physically strong and courageous and went on hunting tours with her husband.
How did nur jahan become the power behind the throne
Nur jahan soon became the virtual ruler of the Mughal empire.
Jahangir left the administration in her hands and spent his time indulging in leisure activities.
Coins began to be issued jointly in the name of Jahangir and Nur Jahan.
Nur Jahan used her position and influence to appoint her father, brother and other relatives to important posts in the administration.
Her niece, Mumtaz Mahal, was married to Jahangir’s third son, Khurram (Shah Jahan).
What happend in the final years if jahangirs life
The final years of Jahangir’s reign saw a power struggle between Nur Jahan and Shah Jahan, Jahangir’s favourite son and heir apparent to the throne.
Who inherited the throne after the death of jahangir
Jahangir died in 1627 cE. Nur Jahan retired from public life. Almost all close male relatives and claimants to the throne were executed and Shah Jahan was proclaimed emperor.
