Mughal India
Agenda Bell Ringer: What is an achievement of the Ottoman Empire? Lecture: Mughal India Taj Mahal and Mughal Art, an interpretation of an Empire. The Good, The Bad, and the Leaders of the Mughal Empire. Akbar Primary Source. Aurangzeb Primary source. 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 Chapter 16 reading quiz the first week we return from break. Project grades will be entered by Friday. Test corrections inputted during the break.
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. Strong, benevolent ruler. 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 (1556-1605) 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” (1605-1632) 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 (1632-1657) 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 (1658-1707) Ruled from 1658-1707. 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?