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Download Solution PDFSisodiya Rajput ruler of Mewar, Amar Singh accepted Mughal services during the reign of _________.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Jahangir.
Key Points
- Amar Singh I (1559-1620):-
- Amar Singh I of Mewar kingdom did indeed have interactions with the Mughal Empire.
- He was a contemporary of Emperor Jahangir, who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1605 to 1627.
- Amar Singh I, initially continued the legacy of resistance against the Mughals that was characteristic of his forebears, including his father Maharana Pratap.
- However, after years of conflict, he eventually came to a settlement with the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
- This occurred in the early 17th century.
- He did so to avoid direct confrontation and to maintain a degree of control over his territory.
- Jahangir:-
- He was the son of Mughal emperor Akbar and Mariam-uz-Zamani (or Jodha Bai).
- He was named Salim but on ascending the throne, he adopted Jahangir which means "World Seizer", as his reign name.
- He was succeeded by his third son, Prince Khurram better known as Shah Jahan.
Additional Information
- Akbar:-
- He is also known as Akbar the Great.
- He was the third Mughal emperor of India, reigning from 1556 to 1605.
- He is considered one of the most prominent and successful rulers in Indian history.
- Akbar's reign marked a significant period of cultural, political, and economic growth in the Mughal Empire.
- Aurangzeb:-
- He was the sixth Mughal emperor of India, reigning from 1658 to 1707.
- He is a highly controversial figure in Indian history due to his strict and often repressive policies, particularly concerning religion.
- Aurangzeb's reign marked a significant departure from the religious tolerance and cultural syncretism associated with his predecessors.
- Babur:-
- He was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India.
- He was a descendant of Timur on his father's side and Genghis Khan on his mother's side.
- Babur's life and achievements laid the foundation for the Mughal dynasty's rule in India.
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