Briefly describe the poltical conditions of india in 1526
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Answer:On the basis of Tuzuk-i-Baburi and other Historical Sources, the political conditions of India on the eve of Babur’s invasion can be described in brief under the following headings:
(1) Innumerable small Independent Kingdoms: There were innumerable, small, independent kingdoms which often fought with each other. According to Dr. Ishwari Prasad, “India was a congeries of states at the opening of the 16th century and likely to be the easy prey of an invader who had the strength and will to attempt her conquest.”
Babur writes in his memoirs that when he invaded India there were seven important States-Five Muslim and Two Hindus. Besides these states mentioned by Babur there were several other States which were also playing a considerable role in the politics of India. In Northern India, the main States were Delhi, Punjab, Bengal, Jaunpur, Gujarat, Mewar, Malwa, Orissa, Sindh, Kashmir and Khandesh.