Mughal Empire
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Mughal EmpireThe third, and final gunpowder empire
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Origins and Babur Descendents of the
Mongols Mixed with culture of the
Middle East Sultans in India were
weak – India is prime for take over
1526 – Babur attacks sultanate and wins!
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Babur to Humayun Babur
Encouraged religious toleration, trade Humayun takes over
Bad emperor, drug addict, but great poet Now, his son takes over…
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Abu Akbar
Considered one of the GREATEST
rulers of ALL TIME in the WORLD!!
1556-1605
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Akbar Made empire both military and artistic power Took over at age 13 Married a lot of princesses Gave power to provincial governors Ended tax on non-Muslims “Godism” Economy prospered Indian cities larger, more luxurious than European
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Shah Jahan 1628-1658 Taj Mahal Spent LOTS on
military, arts Expanded empire
further
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Taj Mahal
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Taj Mahal, The Movie http://compulsivetraveler.tv/videos/639-Incredib
le-India-Part-6-The-Moghuls-of-Hyderabad
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Aurangzed Whether good or bad depends on
who you ask – Muslims or Hindus Ruled for 50 years Expanded Empire to largest size Ended religious tolerance
Sharia Law Reinstated tax Destroyed Hindu temples, shrines
Empire unstable