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1 NOT the Mongols! The Mughals Michaela Knight

2 Beginnings Babur First emperor Descendent of the Mongols
Succeeded father when 12 Killed ruler Tolerated Hinduism Slavery Conquered Delhi Cow killing Did not want to “take over the world”

3 Abu Akbar Grandson of Babur Became emperor at age 13
Possibly one of the greatest rulers of all time Wanted to be in the favor of Hindu leaders Wife son Tolerated all religions Prisoners of war Jizya Islamic law for all Hindu self-regulation Mansabs Most prosperous empire of the 16th century

4 Akbar cont. Marriage age Divine Faith Education Suttee
Muslim, Zoroastrian, Sikh, Christian Allahu Akbar double meaning Deity Education Institutions Hindus and Muslims Girls Suttee Excessive drinking Food for beggars

5 Shah Jahan Readopted Islam The Taj Mahal Mumtaz Cost and aggravation
Still tolerant The Taj Mahal Stability Power confidence Mumtaz Cost and aggravation

6 Aurangzeb Son of Jahan Expanded Mughal empire to greatest size
Father and older brother Expanded Mughal empire to greatest size Religious tolerance Sharia law Destruction Temples shrines Taxation Slavery

7 Aurangzeb cont. Large, unstable military
Population Muslim Governor of Hydrabad (Southern India Rebellion Shi’a state Religious tolerance Hindu kingdoms Fighting back French and British support Result of harsh rule Loss of territory Cultural flourishing

8 Central decay and regional challenges
Death of Aurangzeb in 1707 Nadir Shah Invasion Peacock throne Nizam al-Mulk Gave up and started his own state Joseph Francois Dupliex Trading center of Madras Royal puppets

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11 Sources The book


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