1. MUGHAL INDIA

2. BABUR & AKBAR Babur: Founder of Mughal Empire Akbar (B. grandson) – tried to create a tolerant Islamic empire – Marriage to other ethnicities – New religion: Divine Faith (incorporated Muslim, Hindu, Zoroastrian, Sikh and Christian beliefs) – Tolerant tax laws – Economic growth: cotton cloth w. Europeans – Cultural blending of arts – Central authority, strong military

3. Jahangir, Shah Jahan & Aurangzeb Jahangir’s son rebelled – went to Sikh’s (Guru Arjun) for protection….Arjun tortured by Mughals Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal for his wife Aurangzeb – Imprisoned his father – Was no longer tolerant of Hindu faith – Beheaded the Sikh guru for refusing to convert These problems brought down the Mughal Empire

4. SIKHISM Ten Guru’s: guru is a spiritual person, teacher – First: Guru Nanak – 9 th : Tegh Bahadur (beheaded by Aurangzeb) The 5 K’s (Physical articles of faith) kesh (hair), Kangha (comb), kara (steel bracelet), kachha (undergarment) and kirpan (sword) – struggle for justice Men’s names: Singh (lion); Kaur for girls

5. SIKH BELIEFS One god, cannot take human form Break cycle of births and merge with god Follow teachings, meditation, good works No fasting, idol worship Equality for all (no castes – Singh, Kaur) Justice Chastity, respect for marriage/body Avoid sins of ego (lust, pride, greed, anger..)