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• Akbar strongly supported the development of Mughal painting.
• He established a royal painting workshop with artists from different traditions.
• Mughal miniature paintings illustrated historical events, court life, and literary works.
• Persian and Indian artistic influences contributed to the style.

Last verified on 10-11-2026

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• Abanindranath Tagore was a leading figure of the Bengal School of Art.
• The movement developed as a response to dominant European academic art styles.
• It drew inspiration from Indian, Mughal, and Asian artistic traditions.
• Its paintings often used delicate lines and wash techniques.

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• Ustad Mansur was a famous Mughal court painter during the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605–1627).
• He was especially skilled in painting birds, animals, and plants with remarkable detail.
• He received the title Nadir-ul-Asr, meaning “Wonder of the Age.”
• His famous works include paintings of the dodo, Siberian crane, and other rare animals.

Last verified on 10-11-2026

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• The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
• In memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
•  Located in the city of Agra 
• State: Uttar Pradesh
• River: Yamuna River
• Construction Started: 1632
• Construction Completed: 1647
• Height: Approximately 73 meters
• Architecture: Ustad Ahmad Lahori
• Material: Mainly white marble.

Last updated 08 Oct 2026 by NA

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• Built by: Aurangzeb
• Construction completed: 1673
• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Rank in Pakistan: 3rd largest mosque

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

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• Invader: Nadir Shah (Persian ruler).
• Mughal Emperor: Muhammad Shah.
• Muhammad Shah's reign: 1719–1748.
• Battle: Battle of Karnal.
• Date of Battle: 24 February 1739.
• Result: Nadir Shah defeated the Mughal army.
• Delhi occupation: Nadir Shah entered Delhi in March 1739.
• Famous loot: The Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor diamond were taken to Persia.

Last updated on 30 Oct 2026

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• Osman I was the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
• He established the empire in 1299 AD.
• He was a Turkish tribal leader known as Osman Gazi.
• His reign lasted from 1299 to 1324 AD.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• During his five-year rule from 1540 to 1546.
• Sher Shah Suri set up a new civic and military administration.
• He issued a coin of silver, weighing 178 grains.
• It was also termed the Rupiya.
• The silver coin remained in use during the Mughal period, the Maratha era (1674–1818) and in British India, as well.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• Shalimar Gardens in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• Construction Year: 1641–42
• Included in UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1981
• Terraces: 3 main terraces (upper, middle, lower)
• Water Fountains: Over 400 fountains
• Total Area: Approximately 16 hectares
• Shah Jahan also built: Taj Mahal (Agra), Jama Masjid (Delhi), Red Fort (Delhi)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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• First Mughal Emperor: Babur
• Full Name: Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur
• Reign: 1526–1530
• Born: 14 February 1483, Andijan
• Origin: Fergana, Central Asia
• Victory: First Battle of Panipat (1526)
• Defeated: Ibrahim Lodi
• Died: 26 December 1530, Agra
• Ancestry: Timur & Genghis Khan