Mughal EmpireThe third, and final gunpowder empire

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!

Babur to Humayun Babur

Encouraged religious toleration, trade Humayun takes over

Bad emperor, drug addict, but great poet Now, his son takes over…

Abu Akbar

Considered one of the GREATEST

rulers of ALL TIME in the WORLD!!

1556-1605

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

Shah Jahan 1628-1658 Taj Mahal Spent LOTS on

military, arts Expanded empire

further

Taj Mahal

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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