The Mughal Empire By Sarah Argumedo and Brianna Milstrey -Frau Schmid- -Honors World History Period

Who?

Babur ( ) ● The Mughal dynasty was founded in 1526 by Bābur, a Chagatai Turkic prince descended from the Turkic conqueror, Timur on his father’s side and Chagatai, the second son of Mongol ruler Genghis Khan, on his mother’s side. ● After being ousted from his homeland of Central Asia, he went to India with plans to conquest. ● After securing control of the Punjab region, his empire began to form, and he controlled most of northern India by 1530, the year of his death. ● This empire was created because of Bābur’s feeling that he should conquer land. ● ("Mughal dynasty")

where?

The Mughal Empire occupied these areas in Northern India for most of its rule.

When?

The Mughal Empire lasted for 331 years before the British took control over it ("Mughal Empire.") Bābur,the first emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last emperor

What?

Culture Cultures included Persian, Mongol, and Indian. Bābur was extremely tolerant of other’s religion and his decisions for the empire reflected this cultural respect. This idea of religious and cultural tolerance was carried through until Aurangzeb took the throne. For a large majority of the Mughal reign, Islamic law was lifted. This allowed people to live through their own intuitions. (“Mughal Empire (1500s, 1600s).”)

Taj Mahal ● The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan to hold the remains of his deceased wife, Mumtaz Mahal. ● The Taj Mahal resides on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. ● It took over twenty years to build, and combined Indian, Persian, and Islamic influences. ● ("The Taj Mahal.")

Religion The Mughals ruled a Muslim empire that had a Hindu majority. Muslim religion had been in this region since the 8th century. After conquering Islam, they spread Muslim faith and culture as well as Persian art and culture. The time of the Mughal empire brought upon an era of religious tolerance. (“Mughal Empire”) ("Mughal Empire (1500s, 1600s).")

Asian and European Relations Trade between Europe, the Mughal Empire and their neighbors was extremely active and greatly encouraged during this time. It provided all regions resources not native to the area. It also allowed the Mughal Empire to grow via international relationships. All regions relied on exports from another and functioned in a manner that supported all. Ex: Europe provided precious metals whereas Asia (including the Mughal Empire) provided spices, silk, etc. (Prakash).

how?

The Rise and fall The Mughal Empire rose over several generations and expanded with the help of many wars. They expanded to many surrounding Hindu lands through war, marriage, or offering religious tolerance. In 1707, the empire began its decline. Peasants revolted against heavy taxes that came with the many, sometimes unnecessary, wars and began to resist the empire Others began to invade the empire, and the Mughal Empire was reduced to a small area In 1857 it fell to British control. ("The Mughal Empire, Rise of the Mughals.")

Why?

Significance in Region The empire brought a lot of stability and peace to the region. Before the decline of the empire, there were no invasions from the West. When the empire began to decline, there were two invasions before the empire was completely taken over. The economy was stable and thriving, admittedly better under some emperors than others. They were the first to use cannons, which were created to combat against elephants. They made a lot of progress in alchemy and astronomy. (Tauro)

Significance in Region Mughal financiers created and used several data collections, land settlement schemes, and tax calculation schemes that still exist today. Religious tolerance was established. Many architectural achievements were made. Ex. Taj Mahal The Mughal Empire saw the golden age of Indo-Persian culture Many great works of art, literature, and architecture were created during this time. (Tauro)

Why wasn’t it conquered? The relationships formed between the empire and its neighbors through trade prevented an excessive amount of invasions and warfare. The Mughal Empire improved the cannon to make it more effective, lightweight, and inexpensive. They trained a small arsenals of musket-wielding troops to fortify their authority among their neighbors. (Timothy).

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