How much emphasis should leaders place on their own religious beliefs when ruling others?
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How much emphasis should leaders place on their own religious beliefs when ruling others?. By the 1300’s Muslim (Turkish) armies began invading India. What do you think these leaders would have thought about HINDUISM??. The Muslim Empire in India. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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How much emphasis should leaders place on their own religious beliefs when ruling others?
By the 1300’s Muslim (Turkish) armies began invading India.What do you think these leaders would have thought about
HINDUISM??
The Muslim Empire in IndiaInvasions by Muslims into India created what we call the Mughal Empire
1526-1707
“Mughal” means Mongol in Persian
Akbar• Ruled the Mughal Empire
from 1556-1605
What religion was Akbar and all the other Mughal rulers?
Muslim
What religion were most Indians?
HinduWhat is Akbar best known for?
He took a Hindu wife and allowed all religions to have a place in Mughal government and society.
By 1658 the Mughal Empire covered almost the entire sub-continent of India
The Mughal empire thrived under Akbar’s tolerant leadership
Shah Jahan
• Shah Jahan continued Akbar’s policies.
Shah Jahan ruled until 1658
He allowed Hindus to worship freely and have a place in government!!
Taj MahalShah Jahan built one of the world’s most perfect buildings, the TAJ MAHAL
The design of the Taj Mahal mixes HINDU style with MUSLIM style.
This style became known as MUGHAL architecture.
Mughal = HINDU + MUSLIM
The Taj Mahal took 20,000 workers, 20 years to build.
What do you think will happen when Shah Jahan’s son, Aurangzeb takes over?
Watch and find out!?
Aurangzeb
Let’s see what we learned today!What religion were the Mughal emperors of India?
Muslim
When did the Mughals rule India?1500’s – 1700’s,
BUT the Turks invaded as early as the 1300’s!
T-F Akbar was a horrible leader, who treated Hindus poorly!
False
What evidence shows Akbar was tolerant of Hindus?1. He let them worship freely2. They could have jobs in government3. He married a Hindu woman
How many children did Mumtaz Mahal have?
14!
T-F The Taj Mahal is the world’s most extravagant mosque.
False, it’s a mausoleum.
Exit Pass:
T-F Aurangzeb, Shah Jahan’s son carried on his father’s tolerance toward Hindus.
FALSE!
What can Akbar, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb teach us about leadership?
