Emperor of Hindustan
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The term [[Hindustan]] was simultaneously used for [[North India|Northern India]] and [[Indian subcontinent]] during the [[Medieval India|Medieval period]]. During the Mughal rule in the 16th century and Maratha rule in 18th century, the term was equivalent to ''[[Emperor of India]].'' |
The term [[Hindustan]] was simultaneously used for [[North India|Northern India]] and [[Indian subcontinent]] during the [[Medieval India|Medieval period]]. During the Mughal rule in the 16th century and Maratha rule in 18th century, the term was equivalent to ''[[Emperor of India]].'' |
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Even after effective Mughal rule had collapsed by about 1720, the Mughal dynasty continued to be recognised as the ceremonial rulers of India by regional powers in India, such as the [[Sikh Empire]], the British [[East India Company]] and many other Indian polities, until Mughal rule was formally abolished in 1858. For example, the East India Company issued coinage in the name of the Mughal emperors until 1835. |
Even after effective Mughal rule had collapsed by about 1720, the Mughal dynasty continued to be recognised as the ceremonial rulers of India by regional powers in India, such as the [[Sikh Empire]], the British [[East India Company]] and many other Indian polities, until Mughal rule was formally abolished in 1858. For example, the East India Company issued coinage (both [[rupee]] and [[shivrai]]) in the name of the Mughal and Maratha emperors until 1835 and 1818 respectively. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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