Early Mughal rule
I can explain the methods used by Emperor Humayun to gain control over India.
Early Mughal rule
I can explain the methods used by Emperor Humayun to gain control over India.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Mughal Empire suffered from political instability at the beginning of Humayun's reign.
- Humayun lost control of the empire in 1540 and was forced into exile.
- Humayun used diplomacy to gain support from the Persian Empire.
- Humayun reconquered India in 1555 at a time when political instability weakened his enemies.
Common misconception
Students assume political instability is only the result of foreign powers challenging the leaders of a country.
Political instability at the start of Humayun's reign partly occurred because of rebellions by his younger brothers and political instability in the 1550s was created by descendants of Sher Shah fighting one another for power.
Keywords
Political instability - political instability refers to situations where a government is not very secure or there is no clear leader in a country
Rebelled - someone who fights against the government or ruler in their country has rebelled
Diplomacy - diplomacy refers to how leaders manage relationships with other rulers and countries; diplomacy can involve making agreements with rulers of other states.
Exile - exile involves being sent or kept away from your own country, usually for political reasons
Convert - to convert is to change to a new religion or belief
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a Muslim state or country ruled by a sultan
a person who is related to you and who lives after you
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
a government is not very secure or there is no clear leader
how leaders manage relationships with other rulers and countries
being sent or kept away from your own country