The Mughal period (1526-1857) is considered a golden chapter in Indian history. During this period, there was unprecedented progress in art, culture, architecture, literature, trade and politics. The vast Mughal Empire unified most parts of India and established a new era of prosperity. Political splendor: Expansion of the empire: Powerful emperors like Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb expanded the Mughal Empire from Kashmir in the north to the Deccan in the south. Centralized administration: Efficient administrative structures like the Diwani system, the Zamindari system and the Mansabdari system helped in running the empire smoothly. Religious tolerance: Emperors like Akbar adopted a policy of religious tolerance, which made the co-existence of Hindus, Muslims and people of other religions possible. Cultural Advancement: Art and Architecture: The Mughal period was the golden age of art and architecture. Grand monuments like Taj Mahal, Red Fort,
On 2 January 2018, the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018 under Section 31 [3] of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Objectives of the Central Government through the Electoral Bond Scheme: [a] To provide accurate data of donations received by the political parties of the country through electoral bonds, i.e. to check whether the donations being given to the parties are black money or not. [b] Under this scheme, the old system of political funding of political parties of India was to bring transparency in that system. What is an electoral bond and why is it so important? [1] It is a promissory note or bond, which is also called a vachan patra in Hindi language. [b] This promissory note can be purchased by any Indian who has a PAN. [C] The name of the buyer and the receiver is not written on it. Such as the name of the donor or any other personal information is not given. [d] The electoral bonds purchased can be depo