1. Section 4: India’s Muslim Empires
Muslim Civilizations
Section 4: India’s Muslim Empires
Witness History: Akbar the Great
The Delhi Sultanate
In the late 1100s, Muslim warriors defeated Hindu armies in northern India and made Delhi their capital. The Delhi sultanate lasted from 1206 to Turks, Persians, and Arabs then migrated to India, bringing their ideas and architecture. Mongol warriors under Tamerlane invaded in 1398.
Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “Why as it surprising that Akbar became such a great ruler?” (He had learned how to hunt and fight, but had no education or training in being a ruler.)
When showing Color Transparency 61, ask, “How are the people portrayed?” Tell students that Babur Namah is the collection of the leader’s memoirs. Ask, “How might this affect the portrayal of different groups?”
Geography Interactive: Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire
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2. Section 4: India’s Muslim Empires
Muslim Civilizations
Section 4: India’s Muslim Empires
Muslims and Hindus Clash
Muslim rule in India led to the decline of Buddhism. Hindus, too, were badly affected until Hinduism was accepted as a monotheistic religion. Some lower-caste Hindus found life easier as converted Muslims.
Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “Why as it surprising that Akbar became such a great ruler?” (He had learned how to hunt and fight, but had no education or training in being a ruler.)
When showing Color Transparency 61, ask, “How are the people portrayed?” Tell students that Babur Namah is the collection of the leader’s memoirs. Ask, “How might this affect the portrayal of different groups?”
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3. Section 4: India’s Muslim Empires
Muslim Civilizations
Section 4: India’s Muslim Empires
Mughal India
Babur led Turkish and Mongol armies into India in 1526 and founded the Mughal dynasty. Babur’s grandson Akbar created a strong central government and won the support of the Hindus through toleration. The height of Mughal civilization with regard to the arts came with Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal.
Color Transparency 61: Page from the Babur Namah
Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “Why as it surprising that Akbar became such a great ruler?” (He had learned how to hunt and fight, but had no education or training in being a ruler.)
When showing Color Transparency 61, ask, “How are the people portrayed?” Tell students that Babur Namah is the collection of the leader’s memoirs. Ask, “How might this affect the portrayal of different groups?”
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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4. Muslim Civilizations: Section 4
Note Taking Transparency 90
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5. Muslim Civilizations: Section 4
Color Transparency 61: Page from the Babur Namah
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6. Muslim Civilizations: Section 4
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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