Jahangir
Jahangir, originally named Salim, inherited the throne smoothly, but his reign was not without conflicts. Succession & Internal Rebellions 👸 Nur Jahan: The Real Power Behind the Throne ⚔️ Revolt of Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan)
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Akbar
In Indian history, there are kings who conquered, and then there are emperors who integrated. Among the latter, Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar stands tallest — not just as a ruler, but as a builder of an inclusive and expansive empire. He ascended the Mughal throne at the tender age of 13, and over the next five…
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Sher Shah Suri
When we talk about the Mughal Empire, we often think of great emperors like Akbar, Jahangir, or Shah Jahan. But in this imperial journey, there’s a short but extraordinarily impactful interlude — the Sur Dynasty, founded by a remarkable Afghan ruler: Sher Shah Suri. Though he ruled only for five years, his reforms left a…
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Humayun
(1530–1540 CE, Restored: 1555–1556 CE) When Babur passed away in December 1530, the mighty founder of the Mughal Empire left behind a fledgling kingdom—still unstable, and far from secure. Upon this uncertain throne sat Humayun, his eldest son, only 23 years old—intelligent, cultured, but not a military genius like his father. From the very beginning,…
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Babur
🧬 Babur’s Lineage: Born to Rule Let us begin this story from a point that shaped Babur’s entire destiny—his ancestry. Babur, whose full name was Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, was no ordinary prince. He carried within his bloodline the legacy of two of the most formidable conquerors in Asian history: With such a pedigree, Babur was…
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The Story of the Mughal Empire
History is not merely a timeline of battles and rulers—it is the unfolding of human aspirations, the clash of ambitions, and the shaping of civilization. The Mughal Empire, which ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent for over three centuries, was not born merely out of conquest—it was crafted through vision, diplomacy, art, administrative innovation,…
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Miscellaneous Schemes under Ministry of Panchayati Raj
SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Background & Purpose 👉 Purpose: To provide an integrated property ownership solution for rural India by creating accurate land records. Objectives Salient Features Key Activities 👉 Essence: The scheme uses modern technology (drones, GIS, DigiLocker) to formalize rural property rights, reduce disputes,…
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Miscellaneous Schemes under Ministry of Labour and Employment
1. Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer – 2021 Key Features: 👉 Essence: Financial + institutional framework to rehabilitate bonded labour survivors and prevent re-bondage. 2. Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) Benefits: 👉 Essence: First-ever unemployment allowance for ESI-covered workers. 3. Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme Financing: Implementing Agency: 👉 Essence: India’s largest social…
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National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme
Background and Context Child labour has been one of India’s long-standing socio-economic challenges. Children, instead of going to school, are often found working in factories, fields, or hazardous occupations due to poverty and lack of awareness. 👉 To tackle this, the government started the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) as a Central Sector Scheme in…
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Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
Background and Rationale India’s workforce is predominantly in the unorganised sector—street vendors, rickshaw pullers, construction workers, domestic workers, etc. Unlike salaried employees in the formal sector, these workers lack social security like PF, gratuity, or pension. 👉 To address this gap, the government launched the PM-SYM—a dedicated pension scheme for unorganised workers, ensuring that even…