Ahmadnagar Sultanate army
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The Ahmadnagar Sultanate army was the military force of the Deccan-based Ahmadnagar Sultanate in medieval India, known for its resistance against the Mughal Empire and for being effectively led and reformed by the Ethiopian-origin general Malik Ambar.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Adil Shahi forces of Afzal Khan | 1 |
| Ahmadnagar Sultanate army canonical | 1 |
| Bijapur cavalry | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Ahmadnagar Sultanate army Context triple: [Malik Ambar, militaryBranch, Ahmadnagar Sultanate army]
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Mughal–Sur Wars
The Mughal–Sur Wars were a series of mid-16th century conflicts in northern India between the Mughal Empire and the Sur dynasty that ultimately led to the restoration and consolidation of Mughal rule under Akbar.
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Mughal imperial forces
Mughal imperial forces were the military troops of the Mughal Empire in India, comprising imperial armies and allied contingents that defended and expanded the empire under its emperors.
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Maratha–Nizam conflict
The Maratha–Nizam conflict was an 18th-century power struggle in the Deccan region of India between the expanding Maratha Empire and the Nizam of Hyderabad, marked by a series of military campaigns and shifting alliances.
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Mysore army
The Mysore army was the military force of the Kingdom of Mysore, known for its strong resistance to British expansion in southern India during the 18th century.
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Durrani–Maratha War
The Durrani–Maratha War was an 18th-century conflict between the Afghan Durrani Empire and the Maratha Empire that shaped the balance of power in northern India.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Ahmadnagar Sultanate army Target entity description: The Ahmadnagar Sultanate army was the military force of the Deccan-based Ahmadnagar Sultanate in medieval India, known for its resistance against the Mughal Empire and for being effectively led and reformed by the Ethiopian-origin general Malik Ambar.
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A.
Mughal–Sur Wars
The Mughal–Sur Wars were a series of mid-16th century conflicts in northern India between the Mughal Empire and the Sur dynasty that ultimately led to the restoration and consolidation of Mughal rule under Akbar.
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B.
Mughal imperial forces
Mughal imperial forces were the military troops of the Mughal Empire in India, comprising imperial armies and allied contingents that defended and expanded the empire under its emperors.
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C.
Maratha–Nizam conflict
The Maratha–Nizam conflict was an 18th-century power struggle in the Deccan region of India between the expanding Maratha Empire and the Nizam of Hyderabad, marked by a series of military campaigns and shifting alliances.
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D.
Mysore army
The Mysore army was the military force of the Kingdom of Mysore, known for its strong resistance to British expansion in southern India during the 18th century.
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E.
Durrani–Maratha War
The Durrani–Maratha War was an 18th-century conflict between the Afghan Durrani Empire and the Maratha Empire that shaped the balance of power in northern India.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
medieval army
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military organization ⓘ |
| activeDuring |
16th century
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17th century ⓘ |
| commandStructure | central command under the sultan and leading nobles ⓘ |
| conflictWith | Mughal Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Ahmadnagar Sultanate NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| engagedIn |
campaigns in the western Deccan
ⓘ
defense of Ahmadnagar against Mughal sieges ⓘ |
| ethnicComposition |
Afghans
NERFINISHED
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Deccani Muslims NERFINISHED ⓘ Habshi (Ethiopian) soldiers ⓘ Marathas NERFINISHED ⓘ Turks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| financedBy |
jagir grants to military officers
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land revenue assignments ⓘ |
| garrisoned |
Ahmadnagar
NERFINISHED
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Daulatabad NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalEra | medieval India ⓘ |
| influenced | later Maratha military tactics ⓘ |
| knownFor |
effective resistance against Mughal expansion in the Deccan
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use of guerrilla tactics against larger Mughal forces ⓘ |
| notableCommander |
Chand Bibi
NERFINISHED
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Malik Ambar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatedIn |
Deccan
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Deccan sultanates NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reformedBy | Malik Ambar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousComposition | predominantly Muslim leadership ⓘ |
| status | defunct ⓘ |
| supportedRuler | Nizam Shahi dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedSystem |
Deccani Muslim soldiery
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Habshi (Ethiopian) military slaves ⓘ Maratha light cavalry NERFINISHED ⓘ mercenary recruitment ⓘ |
| usedTactic |
guerrilla warfare
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mobile cavalry warfare ⓘ |
| usedUnitType |
artillery
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cavalry ⓘ elephantry ⓘ infantry ⓘ |
| usedWeapon |
bows
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cannons ⓘ matchlock firearms ⓘ spears ⓘ swords ⓘ |
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Subject: Ahmadnagar Sultanate army Description of subject: The Ahmadnagar Sultanate army was the military force of the Deccan-based Ahmadnagar Sultanate in medieval India, known for its resistance against the Mughal Empire and for being effectively led and reformed by the Ethiopian-origin general Malik Ambar.
Referenced by (3)
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