Mughal Empire, British Raj, 1857, Gandhi, partition, and independence.
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- In what year was the Mughal Empire founded in India?
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1526, when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat- Who established the Mughal Empire?
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Babur- Which Mughal emperor is considered the greatest and most capable?
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Akbar, who reigned from 1556 to 1605- What architectural style are the monuments of Mughal India most famous for?
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Indo-Islamic architecture, exemplified by structures like the Taj Mahal- Which Mughal emperor expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent?
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Aurangzeb, who reigned from 1658 to 1707- What was the administrative system that formed the backbone of Mughal governance?
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The mansabdari system, which graded nobles by military rank and salary- What religious policy did Emperor Akbar pursue?
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Sulh-i-kul, a policy of religious tolerance that recognized both Hindu and Muslim traditions- Which major battle in 1757 gave the British control over Bengal?
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The Battle of Plassey- Who was the British general who defeated Indian forces at the Battle of Plassey?
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Robert Clive- During which years did the British Raj officially govern India?
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1858 to 1947, after the Crown took direct control following the 1857 Rebellion- Name one major infrastructure project built by the British in India during the Raj.
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The extensive railroad network, spanning over 40,000 miles- What was the British administrative division of India called during the colonial period?
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British India or the Raj- Who was the first Viceroy of India after the 1857 Rebellion?
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Lord Canning- In what year did the Indian Rebellion of 1857 begin?
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1857, triggered by Indian soldiers in the British East India Company's army- What event sparked the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
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The cartridge controversy: suspicion that rifle cartridges were coated with cow and pig fat, offending Hindu and Muslim soldiers
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