Question

Compare the political strategies of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. What differences existed between them?

Answer 1

Aspect	Delhi Sultanate	Mughals
Main strategy	Relied mainly on military power and strict control of conquered territories.	Combined military power with diplomacy, alliances and political cooperation.
Expansion	Expanded mainly through frequent military campaigns and conquests.	Expanded through conquests as well as alliances with regional rulers.
Relations with local rulers	Often controlled local rulers through force and appointed governors over conquered areas.	Especially under Akbar, he formed alliances with local rulers such as the Rajputs and gave them important positions.
Administration	Had governors and officials to manage different regions but faced frequent rebellions and changes in leadership.	Developed a more organised administrative system with nobles and officials serving the emperor.
Revenue system	Collected revenue from conquered territories to maintain the army and administration.	Developed a more systematic method of measuring land and collecting revenue.
Overall approach	More dependent on force and direct control.	Used force along with diplomacy, alliances and administrative organisation.