1. 18.3 Islamic Empires The Mughal Empire in India

2. I. The Origin of the Mughal Empire A.Rajputs (princes)- challenged sultanate B.Babur the Tiger- defeats sultanate in 1526

3. II. Growth of Mughal Empire A.Akbar- greatest age 13 1556-1605 1.Married Rajput princess and used force 2.Improved tax system 3.Supporter of arts B.Religious Policy 1. Tolerant of all religions C.Economy and trade 1. Improved trade- encouraged European trade

4. III. The Height and Fall A.Reign of Shah Jahan (1628-1658) 1.Taj Mahal- tomb and Hall of Private Audience- palace B.Religion 1.Hindu and Muslim transformed in Sikh- blend of both C.Aurangzeb- killed brother imprisoned father 1.Sunni Muslim- strict Islamic law 2.Persecuted other faiths 3.Wide spread revolt

5. Fun Facts India is home to 1.1 billion people. The country occupies just 2.4% of the world’s landmass but supports 15% of its population. In 1900, India was one of the world’s poorest countries, with most people earning less than $1 per day. Today, its rate of economic growth is second only to China. Its emerging “middle class,” already some 300 million strong, is virtually as large as the entire U.S. population. Chess was invented in India. India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world.