The Mughal Empire

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The Mughal Empire

• Through the use of superior weaponry the Mughals
  were able to take a foothold in northern India
  from which they conquered much of the Indian
  sub-continent
• By the use of heavy artillery and diplomatic
  strategy (such as arranged marriages) the Mughal
  Empire became the greatest to rule over India in
  thousands of years.

SOL
The location of the Mughal Empire was Northern
India.
SOL
The Mughal Empire spread Islam throughout India.
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Babur

• The first leader of the Mughals Babur was
  related to the great Mongol conqueror Genghis
  Khan.
• With a small force of soldiers armed with
  advanced weapons Babur carved out the heart of
  the Mughal Empire in Northern India.
• He captured the city of Delhi with 12,000 men
  against a force ten times his.

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Akbar

• Akbar was Baburs grandson and the greatest
  Mughal Emperor on the battle field.
• Like his grandfather Akbar used superior
  military technology to gain territory for his
  empire.
• He is not only known for his great victories on
  the field of battle but also for his religious
  tolerance toward other faiths which helped to
  strengthen the empire.
• Akbar reigned over an era of prosperity and
  progress in the Mughal Empire.

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Aurangzeb

• One of the most controversial figures in Mughal
  history, Aurangzeb took the Mughal throne after
  killing his brother and imprisoning his father.
• As a dedicated Muslim he sought to end drinking,
  gambling, and the custom of suttee (the cremation
  of a widow on her husbands funeral pyre).
• Aurangzeb also forbade the building of Hindu
  temples and forced Hindu followers to convert to
  Islam.
• His policies along with the slow decline of the
  empire divided the Mughals and created much civil
  unrest including revolts.

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Mughal Architecture Safdarjung's Tomb
Elevated Dome

• Mughal architecture is know for its beauty and
  majesty the world over.
• The style blends aspects of Islamic, Persian,
  and Indian constructions to form its own unique
  design.
• Some aspects of Mughal architecture include
  overhanging balconies, elevated domes, elaborate
  lattice screens, overhanging eaves, and detailed
  symmetry.

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Taj Mahal
A leader of the Mughal Empire built the Taj Mahal

• The Taj Mahal is a tomb built by Mughal Emperor
  Shah Jahan for one of his deceased wives.

• It is widely regarded as the best example of
  Mughal Architecture.
• The tomb is considered a world wonder and draws
  thousands of tourists each year.
• The structure includes a central tomb outlined
  by four minarets surrounded by an elaborate garden

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The Mughal Architecture Game!
Identify whether or not the following structures
are representative of Mughal architecture.
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Islamic Architecture, Uzbekistan
Mughal Architecture, India
Iranian Architecture, Iran
Indian Architecture, India
Mughal Architecture, India
Mughal Architecture, India
Byzantine Architecture, Turkey