Medieval India — Mains Questions

Analyze the administrative and economic reforms introduced by Alauddin Khilji and Sher Shah Suri. To what extent did Sher Shah Suri's reforms influence the later Mughal administration?

The Bhakti and Sufi movements played a crucial role in fostering cultural synthesis and challenging social hierarchies in medieval India. Discuss.

Examine the factors responsible for the decline of the Mughal Empire. Was the 'Jagirdari Crisis' the most significant among them?