Print The Mughals Empire

The Mughals were Muslims who descended from Turks, Afghans, & Mongols living in central Asia
Like the Ottomans & Safavids, the Mughals built a powerful army with guns & cannons

In 1494, Babur became king of the Mughals, expanded the army, & began invasions into India to create his empire

In 1556, Babur’s grandson Akbar became king of the Mughal Empire & expanded the empire into almost all of India

In 1556, Babur’s grandson Akbar became king of the Mughal Empire and expanded the empire into almost all of ___________ (Persia, India, China)

Babur's invasions into India marked the beginning of the ____________ Empire. (Mughal, Ottoman, Byzantine)

Ruler Akbar

Akbar’s greatest achievement was cultural blending & religious toleration

He held religious discussions with Hindu & Muslim scholars

He ended the tax that non-Muslims were required to pay & created a fair & affordable tax system

Because he was Muslim ruling in a largely Hindu region, Akbar allowed non-Muslims to worship freely

He married many wives, among them were Muslim, Hindu, & Christian women

Akbar married one Hindu wife

a) True b) False

Akbar ended the tax that non-Muslims were required to pay and created a fair and affordable tax system

a) True b) False

During Akbar’s reign, art flourished

Mughal artists were known for their colorful paintings called miniatures
Mughal architecture was known for blending of Hindu & Islamic designs
The greatest example of Mughal architecture is the Taj Mahal which was built in 1631 by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife

Who was the Taj Mahal built in memory of?

a) Shah Jahan's mother

b) Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal

c) Shah Jahan's son

d) Shah Jahan's favorite court musician

Sikhism developed in Punjab India in the 15th century.

◦ Mughal leader Akbar was tolerant and provided land grants for Sikhism, causing it to gain in popularity Sikhism developed from Hinduism and may have been influenced by Islamic Sufis.

– Sikhism is monotheistic and practices meditation in seeking salvation.

◦ Belief in the equality of all people, including equality between men and women; religious freedom; and in living a moral and ethical life dedicated to helping and serving others.

◦ 5 Ks worn by Sikhs as articles of faith: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden brush for hair), Kara (a metal bracelet), Kachehra (undergarment), and Kirpan (a dagger).