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House of Babur
خاندانِ آلِ بابُر
House of Babur; خاندانِ آلِ بابُر
	Imperial seal of the Mughal dynasty
Parent house	Timurid dynasty
Country	Mughal India
Place of origin	Timurid Empire
Founded	21 April 1526
Founder	Babur
Final ruler	Bahadur Shah II
Final head	Khurshid Jah Bahadur
Titles	List Badshah of Hindustan; Khan of Khans; Sultan of Sultans; Shah of Shahs; Mughal Caliph Sardar; Khan; Baig; Mirza; Shah; Sultan; Shahzade; Shahzadi; Hazrat Ishaan (Title), special title for a distinguished branch of Princes, descending from Jahangir and Aurangzeb, leading the Naqshbandi Sufi order; ;
Connected families	Safavid dynasty ; Durrani dynasty ; Dakik Family ; Kachhwaha ; Rathore Rajput ; (Family In "Laws")
Traditions	Sunni Islam ; (1526–1857) ; Din-i Ilahi ; (1582–1605)
Dissolution	3 August 1975
Deposition	21 September 1857
Cadet branches	Singranatore family

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The Mughal dynasty (Template:Lang-fa; Dudmân-e Mughal) comprised the members of the imperial House of Babur (Template:Lang-fa; Khāndān-e-Āl-e-Bābur), also known as the Gurkanis (Template:Lang-fa; Gūrkāniyān),^[1] who ruled the Mughal Empire from c. 1526 to 1857.

The Mughals originated as a Central Asian branch of the Timurid dynasty, supplemented with extra Borjigin (the clan which ruled the Mongol Empire and its successor states) bloodlines. The dynasty's founder, Babur (born 1483), was a direct descendant of the Asian conqueror Timur (1336–1405) on his father's side and of Mongol emperor Genghis Khan (died 1227) on his mother's side, and Babur's ancestors had other affiliations with Genghisids through marriage and common ancestry.^[2] The term "Mughal" is itself a derivative form of "Mongol" in the Arabic and Persian languages: it emphasised the Mongol origins of the Mughal dynasty.^[3] Many of the later Mughal emperors had significant Indian Rajput and Persian ancestry through marriage alliances as emperors were born to Rajput and Persian princesses.^[4]^[5] Akbar, for instance, was half-Persian (his mother was of Persian origin), Jahangir was half-Rajput and quarter-Persian, and Shah Jahan was three-quarters Rajput.^[6]

During much of the Empire's history, the emperor functioned as the absolute head of state, head of government and head of the military, while during its declining era much of the power shifted to the office of the Grand Vizier and the empire became divided into many regional kingdoms and princely states.^[7] However, even in the declining era, the Mughal Emperor continued to be the highest manifestation of sovereignty on the Indian subcontinent. Not only the Muslim gentry, but the Maratha, Rajput, and Sikh leaders took part in ceremonial acknowledgements of the Emperor as the sovereign of South Asia.^[8] The British East India Company deposed the imperial family and abolished the empire on 21 September 1857 during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The UK declared the establishment of the British Raj the following year.

The British tried and convicted the last emperor, Bahadur Shah II (r. 1837–1857), and exiled him (1858) to Rangoon in British-controlled Burma (present-day Myanmar).^[9]

History

The Mughal empire is conventionally said to have been founded in 1526 by Babur, a Timurid prince from Ferghana which today is in Uzbekistan. After losing his ancestral domains in Central Asia, Babur first established himself in Kabul and ultimately moved towards the Indian subcontinent.^[10] Mughal rule was interrupted for 16 years by the Sur Emperors during Humayun's reign.^[11] The Mughal imperial structure was founded by Akbar the Great around the 1580s which lasted until the 1740s, until shortly after the Battle of Karnal. During the reigns of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, the dynasty reached its zenith in terms of geographical extent, economy, military and cultural influence.^[12]

Around 1700, the dynasty was ruling the wealthiest empire in the world, with also the largest military on earth.^[13] Mughals had approximately 24 percent share of world's economy and a military of one million soldiers.^[14]^[15] At that time the Mughals ruled almost the whole of the South Asia with 160 million subjects, 23 percent of world's population.^[16] The Dynasty's power rapidly dwindled during the 18th century with internal dynastic conflicts, incompatible monarchs, foreign invasions from Persians and Afghans, as well as revolts from Marathas, Sikh, Rajputs and regional Nawabs.^[17]^[18] The power of the last emperor was limited only to the Walled city of Delhi.

Many of the Mughals had significant Indian Rajput and Persian ancestry through marriage alliances as they were born to Rajput and Persian princesses.^[19]^[20] Mughals played a great role in the flourishing of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb (Indo-Islamic civilization).^[21] Mughals were also great patrons of art, culture, literature and architecture. Mughal painting, architecture, culture, clothing, cuisine and Urdu language; all were flourished during Mughal era. Mughals were not only guardians of art and culture but they also took interest in these fields personally. Emperor Babur, Aurangzeb and Shah Alam II were great calligraphers,^[22] Jahangir was a great painter,^[23] Shah Jahan was a great architect^[24] while Bahadur Shah II was a great poet of Urdu.^[25]

Succession to the Throne

The Mughal dynasty operated under several basic premises: that the Emperor governed the empire's entire territory with complete sovereignty, that only one person at a time could be the Emperor, and that every male member of the dynasty was hypothetically eligible to become Emperor, even though an heir-apparent was appointed several times in dynastic history. The certain processes through which imperial princes rose to the Peacock Throne, however, were very specific to the Mughal Empire. To go into greater detail about these processes, the history of succession between Emperors can be divided into two eras: Era of Imperial successions (1526–1713) and Era of Regent successions (1713–1857).

Era Of Mughal Imperial Successions [1526-1713]

The era of Imperial Mughal succession, spanning the 17th century in the Indian subcontinent, was marked by intricate struggles for power, often within the Mughal dynasty itself. It witnessed the rise and fall of several Mughal emperors, including Aurangzeb, who ascended the throne in 1658 after imprisoning his father, Shah Jahan. Aurangzeb's rule was characterized by a rigid form of Islamic orthodoxy, military expansion, and territorial acquisition. However, his prolonged campaigns strained the empire's resources and led to increased resistance from regional powers. This period also saw the decline of central authority, as regional governors gained more autonomy, weakening the empire's unity. The Mughal Empire's immense wealth, artistic achievements, and cultural flourishing during the early years contrasted sharply with the later years of succession disputes and territorial fragmentation, eventually paving the way for European colonialism in the Indian subcontinent.^[26]

Era Of Regent Successions [1713-1857]

The era of regent successions in the Mughal Empire, particularly during the 18th century, was marked by a series of weak emperors and powerful regents who effectively ruled on their behalf. This period was characterized by political instability, internal strife, and the gradual erosion of Mughal authority. The decline of the empire's central power allowed regional rulers and foreign powers to assert their influence, further fragmenting the once-mighty empire. The Mughal Emperors became more symbolic figures as real power rested with regents and provincial governors. The constant power struggles and external invasions, notably by Persian and European colonial forces, hastened the decline of the Mughal Empire, ultimately culminating in its eventual demise and the onset of British colonial rule in India.^[27]

Disputed Headship of Dynasty

The Mughal Emperors practiced polygamy. Besides their wives, they also had several concubines in their harem, who produced children. This makes it difficult to identify all the offspring of each emperor.^[28]

A man in India named Habeeb Uddin Tucy [Via Maternal Relations] claims to be a descendant of Bahadur Shah II, but his claim is not universally believed.^[29]

Another woman named Sultana Begum who lives in the slums of Kolkata has claimed that her late husband, Mirza Mohammad Bedar Bakht was the great-grandson of Bahadur Shah II.^[30]

Ziauddin Tucy [Descendant Of Jamshed Bakht] is a sixth-generation descendant of the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar and today struggles to make ends meet. Living in a rented house, he still believes that the government will release properties of the erstwhile Mughals to the legal heirs. He also demands restoration of a Rs. 100 scholarships for Mughal descendants, that was discontinued by the government a while back. He wants that amount be raised to Rs 8,000. and that the government should grant the economically depressed Mughal descendants the money for their upliftment. Tucy has two unemployed sons and is currently living on pension.^[31]

File:Lineage Of Bahadur Shah I Till Maliks.pdf

The genealogical lineage^[32] tree of the Malik Dynasty^[33]

Another Suggested Claim of The Headship comes from a Pakistani aristocratic family. In some articles they have mentioned about themselves; have referred them as descendants of Mughals via Bahadur Shah I/Shah Alam I^[34]. They are recognized as Maliks^[35] [Northern Merchant From C.A & Europa], as Mughals have mixed cultural influences the title of Malik was chosen to show the glory marked by the Mughals and how a new legacy was formed.^[36]. Right now, there is no such claim of them over having headship over Mughal Dynasty.

References

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^ Berndl, Klaus (2005). National Geographic Visual History of the World. National Geographic Society. pp. 318–320. ISBN 978-0-7922-3695-5.
^ Dodgson, Marshall G.S. (2009). The Venture of Islam. Vol. 3: The Gunpowder Empires and Modern Times. University of Chicago Press. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-226-34688-5.
^ Jeroen Duindam (2015), Dynasties: A Global History of Power, 1300–1800, page 105 Archived 6 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine, Cambridge University Press
^ Mohammada, Malika (1 January 2007). The Foundations of the Composite Culture in India. Akkar Books. p. 300. ISBN 978-8-189-83318-3.
^ Dirk Collier (2016). The Great Mughals and their India. Hay House. p. 15. ISBN 9789384544980.
^ Sharma, S. R. (1999). Mughal Empire in India: A Systematic Study Including Source Material. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. ISBN 978-81-7156-817-8.
^ Bose, Sugata; Jalal, Ayesha (2004). Modern South Asia: History, Culture, Political Economy (2nd ed.). Routledge. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-203-71253-5.
^ Bhatia, H.S. Justice System and Mutinies in British India. p. 204.
^ Eraly, Abraham (2007), Emperors of the Peacock Throne: The Saga of the Great Moghuls, Penguin Books Limited, ISBN 978-93-5118-093-7
^ Kissling, H. J.; N. Barbour; Bertold Spuler; J. S. Trimingham; F. R. C. Bagley; H. Braun; H. Hartel (1997). The Last Great Muslim Empires. BRILL. pp. 262–263. ISBN 90-04-02104-3. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
^ "BBC - Religions - Islam: Mughal Empire (1500s, 1600s)". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
^ Lawrence E. Harrison, Peter L. Berger (2006). Developing cultures: case studies. Routledge. p. 158. ISBN 9780415952798.
^ Maddison, Angus (25 September 2003). Development Centre Studies The World Economy Historical Statistics: Historical Statistics. OECD Publishing. pp. 256–. ISBN 978-92-64-10414-3.
^ Art of Mughal Warfare." Art of Mughal Warfare. Indiannetzone, 25 August 2005.
^ József Böröcz (10 September 2009). The European Union and Global Social Change. Routledge. p. 21. ISBN 9781135255800. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
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^ Claude Markovits (2004) [First published 1994 as Histoire de l'Inde Moderne]. A History of Modern India, 1480–1950. Anthem Press. pp. 172–173. ISBN 978-1-84331-004-4.
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^ Mohammada, Malika (2007). The Foundations of the Composite Culture in India. Aakar Books. ISBN 978-81-89833-18-3.
^ Alvi, Sajida Sultana (2 August 2012). Perspectives on Indo-Islamic Civilization in Mughal India: Historiography, Religion and Politics, Sufism and Islamic Renewal. OUP Pakistan. ISBN 978-0-19-547643-9.
^ Taher, Mohamed (1994). Librarianship and Library Science in India: An Outline of Historical Perspectives. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7022-524-9.
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^ Bilal, Maaz Bin (9 November 2018). "Not just the last Mughal: Three ghazals by Bahadur Shah Zafar, the poet king". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
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^ MOhamed nasr. The Princes Of Mughal Empire Pdf.
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^ Malik, Muhammad Mustafa (30 September 2023). "Decline of Mughals & Rise of Maliks From Ashes". Medium. Retrieved 4 October 2023.

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 The Mughal dynasty operated under several basic premises: that the [[Mughal Emperor|Emperor]] governed the empire's entire territory with complete sovereignty, that only one person at a time could be the Emperor, and that every male member of the dynasty was hypothetically eligible to become Emperor, even though an [[heir-apparent]] was appointed several times in dynastic history. The certain processes through which imperial princes rose to the [[Peacock Throne]], however, were very specific to the Mughal Empire. To go into greater detail about these processes, the history of succession between Emperors can be divided into two eras: Era of Imperial successions (1526–1713) and Era of Regent successions (1713–1857).
+=== Era Of Mughal Imperial Successions [1526-1713] ===
+The [[era]] of [[Imperialism|Imperial]] [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] succession, spanning the [[17th century]] in the Indian subcontinent, was marked by intricate struggles for power, often within the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] dynasty itself. It witnessed the rise and fall of several Mughal emperors, including [[Aurangzeb]], who ascended the throne in [[1658]] after imprisoning his father, [[Shah Jahan]]. [[Aurangzeb|Aurangzeb's]] rule was characterized by a rigid form of [[Islamic orthodoxy]], [[Military|military expansion]], and territorial acquisition. However, his prolonged campaigns strained the empire's resources and led to increased resistance from regional powers. This period also saw the decline of central authority, as regional governors gained more autonomy, weakening the empire's unity. The [[Mughal Empire|Mughal Empire's]] immense wealth, artistic achievements, and cultural flourishing during the early years contrasted sharply with the later years of succession disputes and territorial fragmentation, eventually paving the way for European colonialism in the Indian subcontinent.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Rautela |first=Mansi |title=Mughal War of Succession |url=https://www.academia.edu/45126618/Mughal_War_of_Succession}}</ref>
+=== Era Of Regent Successions [1713-1857] ===
+The [[era]] of [[regent]] successions in the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] Empire, particularly during the [[18th century|18th]] century, was marked by a series of weak emperors and powerful regents who effectively ruled on their behalf. This period was characterized by [[Politics|political]] instability, [[Internal combustion engine|internal]] strife, and the gradual erosion of [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] authority. The decline of the empire's central power allowed regional rulers and foreign powers to assert their influence, further fragmenting the once-mighty empire. The [[Mughal emperors|Mughal Emperors]] became more symbolic figures as real power rested with regents and provincial governors. The constant power struggles and external invasions, notably by Persian and European colonial forces, hastened the decline of the [[Mughal Empire]], ultimately culminating in its eventual [[demise]] and the onset of [[British colonial rule]] in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abraham |date=2021-06-06 |title=Mughal Empire History {{!}} Rulers list, Rising & falling |url=https://knowledgeneed.com/mughal-empire-history/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=Knowledgeneed |language=en-US}}</ref>
 == Disputed Headship of Dynasty ==
 The Mughal Emperors practiced [[polygamy]]. Besides their wives, they also had several concubines in their [[harem]], who produced children. This makes it difficult to identify all the offspring of each emperor.<ref>{{cite book |last=Dalrymple |first=William |title=The Last Mughal |publisher=Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |year=2006 |isbn=978-1-4088-0092-8 |location=London |page=44}}</ref>
-A man in India named Habeebuddin Tucy claims to be a descendant of Bahadur Shah II, but his claim is not universally believed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2019 |first=Ch Sushil |last=Rao |title=Who is Prince Habeebuddin Tucy? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/who-is-prince-habeebuddin-tucy/articleshow/70720992.cms |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
+A man in India named Habeeb Uddin Tucy [Via [[Maternal|Maternal Relations]]] claims to be a descendant of Bahadur Shah II, but his claim is not universally believed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2019 |first=Ch Sushil |last=Rao |title=Who is Prince Habeebuddin Tucy? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/who-is-prince-habeebuddin-tucy/articleshow/70720992.cms |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
 Another woman named Sultana Begum who lives in the slums of Kolkata has claimed that her late husband, Mirza Mohammad Bedar Bakht was the great-grandson of Bahadur Shah II.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Destitute Mughal empire 'heir' demands India 'return' Red Fort |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/30/heir-mughal-empire-demands-india-return-red-fort |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=www.aljazeera.com |language=en}}</ref>
-Ziauddin Tucy is a sixth generation descendant of the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar and today struggles to make ends meet. Living in a rented house, he still believes that the government will release properties of the erstwhile Mughals to the legal heirs. He also demands restoration of a Rs. 100 scholarships for Mughal descendants, that was discontinued by the government a while back. He wants that amount be raised to Rs 8,000. and that the government should grant the economically depressed Mughal descendants the money for their upliftment. Tucy has two unemployed sons and is currently living on pension.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 April 2010 |first=Bushra |last=Baseerat |title=Royal descendant struggles for survival |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/royal-descendant-struggles-for-survival/articleshow/5862064.cms |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
+Ziauddin Tucy [Descendant Of [[Jamshed Bakht]]] is a sixth-generation descendant of the last Mughal Emperor [[Bahadur Shah Zafar]] and today struggles to make ends meet. Living in a rented house, he still believes that the government will release properties of the erstwhile Mughals to the legal heirs. He also demands restoration of a Rs. 100 scholarships for Mughal descendants, that was discontinued by the government a while back. He wants that amount be raised to Rs 8,000. and that the government should grant the economically depressed Mughal descendants the money for their upliftment. Tucy has two unemployed sons and is currently living on pension.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 April 2010 |first=Bushra |last=Baseerat |title=Royal descendant struggles for survival |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/royal-descendant-struggles-for-survival/articleshow/5862064.cms |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
-[[File:Full Lineage.png|thumb|The [[Genealogical research|genealogical]] lineage<ref>{{Cite book |last=several |url=https://openlibrary.org/books/OL49652254M/Geneological_Analysis |title=Geneological Analysis: Going more deep to the History Of Malik Dynasty |date=2023 |publisher=[[Open Library]]}}</ref> tree of the [[Malik caste|Malik Dynasty]]<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://openlibrary.org/books/OL49652242M/The_Book_Of_The_Indo_European_Dynasty |title=The Book Of The Indo European Dynasty: Enlightening the Ancient History of eurasia's unity |date=2023 |publisher=[[Open Library]]}}</ref>]]
+[[File:Lineage Of Bahadur Shah I Till Maliks.pdf|thumb|The [[Genealogical research|genealogical]] lineage<ref>{{Cite book |last=several |url=https://openlibrary.org/books/OL49652254M/Geneological_Analysis |title=Geneological Analysis: Going more deep to the History Of Malik Dynasty |date=2023 |publisher=[[Open Library]]}}</ref> tree of the [[Malik caste|Malik Dynasty]]<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://openlibrary.org/books/OL49652242M/The_Book_Of_The_Indo_European_Dynasty |title=The Book Of The Indo European Dynasty: Enlightening the Ancient History of eurasia's unity |date=2023 |publisher=[[Open Library]]}}</ref>]]
-Another Claim of The Headship comes from a [[Pakistanis|Pakistani]] aristocratic family. In some articles they have mentioned about themselves; have referred them as descendants of Mughals via [[Bahadur Shah I|Bahadur Shah I/Shah Alam II]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=MOhamed nasr |url=http://archive.org/details/ThePrincesOfMughalEmpirePdf |title=The Princes Of Mughal Empire Pdf |language=English}}</ref>. They are recognized as [[Malik caste|Maliks]]<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://openlibrary.org/books/OL49652242M/The_Book_Of_The_Indo_European_Dynasty |title=The Book Of The Indo European Dynasty: Enlightening the Ancient History of eurasia's unity |date=2023 |publisher=[[Public Domain]]}}</ref> [<nowiki/>[[Merchant|Northern Merchant]] From [[Central Asia|C.A]] & [[Eurasia|Europa]]].  Having a firm claim from the [[Bahadur Shah I]] lineage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malik |first=Muhammad Mustafa |date=2023-09-30 |title=Decline of Mughals & Rise of Maliks From Ashes |url=https://medium.com/@officialaccm/decline-of-mughals-rise-of-maliks-from-ashes-da2e7acddf0d |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=Medium |language=en}}</ref>
+Another Suggested Claim of The Headship comes from a [[Pakistanis|Pakistani]] aristocratic family. In some articles they have mentioned about themselves; have referred them as descendants of Mughals via [[Bahadur Shah I|Bahadur Shah I/Shah Alam I]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=MOhamed nasr |url=http://archive.org/details/ThePrincesOfMughalEmpirePdf |title=The Princes Of Mughal Empire Pdf |language=English}}</ref>. They are recognized as [[Malik caste|Maliks]]<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://openlibrary.org/books/OL49652242M/The_Book_Of_The_Indo_European_Dynasty |title=The Book Of The Indo European Dynasty: Enlightening the Ancient History of eurasia's unity |date=2023 |publisher=[[Public Domain]]}}</ref> [<nowiki/>[[Merchant|Northern Merchant]] From [[Central Asia|C.A]] & [[Eurasia|Europa]]], as [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]] have [[Culture|mixed cultural influences]] the title of [[Malik]] was chosen to show the glory marked by the [[Mughals]] and how a new legacy was formed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malik |first=Muhammad Mustafa |date=2023-09-30 |title=Decline of Mughals & Rise of Maliks From Ashes |url=https://medium.com/@officialaccm/decline-of-mughals-rise-of-maliks-from-ashes-da2e7acddf0d |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=Medium |language=en}}</ref>. Right now, there is no such claim of them over having [[headship]] over [[Mughal Empire|Mughal Dynasty. ]]