Mughal India

Agenda 1.Bell Ringer: What is an achievement of the Ottoman Empire? 2.Lecture: Mughal India 3.Taj Mahal and Mughal Art, an interpretation of an Empire. 4.The Good, The Bad, and the Leaders of the Mughal Empire. 5.Akbar Primary Source. 6.Aurangzeb Primary source. 7.Crash Course, the AP Version of Events. (Please take note of bias) HW: Please note Information on next slide. Take a #selfie, photo or write it down.

Information to Know 1.I am finalizing Q2 grades on the 8 th, grades aren’t due until the 28 th, so this will give you plenty of time to look over Phoenix. 1.If anything, one or two assignments may be added (nothing too serious) 2.Everything after that point will be placed in Q3. 2.Reading Quizzes will be substituted for DBQ/Comparative/CCoT Essays for the next few weeks. It is time to master the AP Format. 3.Cohort Wednesday will be our next DBQ (Scientific Revolution), so if you want tips to get a 7/7 make sure you show up. (This will be on Friday, 15 th.)

Rough time in India From 1000 AD through 1600 AD, ruled by the Mongols, over 33 sultans of Turkish origin, and, Timur the Lame showed up… “not a bird moved in the city” for 2 months. 1494, a kid changes everything.

Babur 11 years old when he took power. – Elders attempted to keep him out, but he built an army and took over. Strong, benevolent ruler. He would quell any fear before going into battle. Unfortunately, son lost all territory.

Akbar ( ) Grandson of Babur Allowed religious freedom. Taxation based on value of the crops. Anyone could reach a high level office. – Even conquered people. Militarily strong, used cannons like the Ottomans. Hindi and Urdu local language. Akbarnamah Architecture, intricate stonework with Hindu themes.

Jahanjir and the wife “Nur Jahan” ( ) Jahanjir, son of Akbar Nur Jahan was the wife, and had the power. (He was the addict) Brilliant Politician, enjoyed tiger hunting and writing poetry. Original heir Khusrau, but he rebelled at the thought of one religion in India. Khusrau would turn to the Sikh’s for support. Nur Jahan would have them killed.

Shah Jahan ( ) Brother of Khusrau, and son of Nur Jahan. Secured the throne through assassination. Taj Mahal constructed for his wife, who died in childbirth. Extravagance does not filter to peasants, who were very poor. Famine was common. When he becomes ill, his son seizes power and puts Shah Jahan in prison.

Aurangzeb ( ) Ruled from Expanded the empire, but it became weaker over time. Oppression common, – No drinking, gambling, and only one religion. Censors were used to keep people in line. Additional taxes for non- Muslim populations. Enemies are everywhere. – Repeated attacks exhaust resources.

Image Interpretation What is portrayed in the following image? What does this say about the Mughal Dynasty?

How does this building symbolize the Mughal Dynasty?