1. The Grandeur of the Moguls

2. The Mogul Dynasty
In 1500, the Indian subcontinent was still divided into a number of Hindu and Muslim kingdoms.
The Moguls established a new dynasty (founded by Babur)
Brought a new era of unity to the region.

3. The Mogul Dynasty In 1517, Mogul forces crossed into India
Babur captured Delhi and established his power in North India

4. The Reign of Akbar Akbar was Babur’s successor
By 1605 he had brought Mogul rule to most of India

5. The Reign of Akbar Foreign trade was prosperous in the Akbar Era
Indian goods were exchanged for gold and silver

6. Decline of the Moguls
Akbar was succeeded by his son Jahangir

7. Decline of the Moguls
Jahangir greatly weakened the power of the throne when he fell under the influence of his wife
She used her position to enrich her own family
Most of the nation’s money was used up by Jahangir and his wife

8. Decline of the Moguls
After many years of chaos and power struggles, India became divided and vulnerable to attacks
In 1739 Delhi was burned down by the Persians

9. The British in India
The arrival of the British hastened the decline of the Mogul Empire.
The British wanted to benefit from the trade in India and set up several trading forts there

10. The British in India The French also set up a few ports
Caused the British to step in
The British eventually restricted the French ports to the southeastern coast
They were able to do this through the efforts of Sir Robert Clive

11. The British in India
Clive was named the chief representative in India of the British East India Company
His job was to fight any force, French or Indian, that threatened the power of the EIC in India

12. The British in India
Clive led a small British force to victory over a large Mogul army
The Mogul court was then forced to give the EIC the power to collect taxes in the area of Calcutta.
Greatly benefitted the British economically