Question

Write about them briefly in your own word.

Chandbibi

Answer 1

1. When Akbar tried to bring the entire India under his central authority, he had to face opposition from great and brave warriors like Chandbibi.
2. Chandbibi was the capable and brave daughter of Husain Nizamshah of Ahmadnagar.
3. In 1595 CE, when the Mughals attacked the capital of Nizamshah’s kingdom - Ahmadnagar, they put the fort of Ahmadnagar under siege.
4. Under such testing circumstances, Chandbibi bravely defended the fort.
5. During this time, there was an internal strife among the factions of the Sardars in Nizamshahi’s kingdom which caused the murder of Chandbibi.
6. Later, the Mughals captured the fort of Ahmadnagar. But, the Mughals could not bring the entire kingdom of Nizamshahi under their control.