Wednesday October 2, 2013

3 ½ minutes End Pass in your sheets

Students will be able to describe the key characteristics of the Mogul Empire by Completing guided notes Completing guided notes Comparing and contrasting Ottoman, Safavid, and Mogul cultures Comparing and contrasting Ottoman, Safavid, and Mogul cultures

Founded by Babur after the conquest of India Founded by Babur after the conquest of India Use artillery to make up for inferior numbers Use artillery to make up for inferior numbers United the Hindu and Muslim kingdoms of India United the Hindu and Muslim kingdoms of India

Akbar (Babur’s grandson) was its greatest conquering king. Akbar (Babur’s grandson) was its greatest conquering king. Heavy artillery and successful negotiations Heavy artillery and successful negotiations Religiously Tolerant Religiously Tolerant Born a Muslim Born a Muslim United the Hindu and Muslim kingdoms of India United the Hindu and Muslim kingdoms of India Fair tax code Fair tax code Time of peace and political stability Time of peace and political stability

Role of Women Women were influential within families, but restricted under Islamic law

Role of Women Women were influential within families, but restricted under Islamic law Women were influential within families, but restricted under Islamic law Suttee – widows were cremated with their husbands Suttee – widows were cremated with their husbands Child marriage was common Child marriage was common

Mogul Culture Taj Mahal – Blend of Persian and Indian traditions Taj Mahal – Blend of Persian and Indian traditions Akbar was a patron of the arts who encouraged the imitation of European art forms Akbar was a patron of the arts who encouraged the imitation of European art forms Taj Mahal – Blend of Persian and Indian traditions Taj Mahal – Blend of Persian and Indian traditions Akbar was a patron of the arts who encouraged the imitation of European art forms Akbar was a patron of the arts who encouraged the imitation of European art forms

Shah Jahan (Akbar’s grandson) bankrupts the treasury with building projects and military campaigns Shah Jahan (Akbar’s grandson) bankrupts the treasury with building projects and military campaigns Aurangzeb (Jahan’s son) was a controversial leader. Aurangzeb (Jahan’s son) was a controversial leader. Wins a war for the crown Wins a war for the crown Empire reaches its largest size Empire reaches its largest size Doesn’t embrace religious toleration Doesn’t embrace religious toleration Restricts the rights of Hindus Restricts the rights of Hindus Creates unrest and rebellion Creates unrest and rebellion

The British helped the decline of the Mogul Empire in India. Sir Robert Clive became the chief representative of the British East India Company. Sir Robert Clive became the chief representative of the British East India Company.