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Medieval India – UPSC GS1
This module of the GS Paper 1: History, Culture, Geography & Society course covers delhi sultanate, vijayanagara, mughals, bhakti and sufi. It has 2 study lessons and a 16-question practice quiz. Free lessons can be read in full; premium lessons show a preview.
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1. Delhi Sultanate and the Regional Kingdoms
Free 7 minFive dynasties ruled from Delhi, one after another: Iqta – land revenue assignments given to officers (iqtadars) in place of salary. Persian became the language of administration. New architecture: the true arch and dome, e.g.…
2. The Mughals, Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Premium 7 minEvery officer held a mansab (rank) with two numbers: zat (personal rank and pay) and sawar (the number of cavalrymen to maintain). They were usually paid through jagirs (revenue assignments) that were transferable, not hereditary.
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