Mughal India
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Bell Ringer: What is an achievement of the Ottoman Empire?
Lecture: Mughal India
Taj Mahal and Mughal Art, an interpretation of an Empire.
The Good, The Bad, and the Leaders of the Mughal Empire.
Akbar Primary Source.
Aurangzeb Primary source.
Crash Course, the AP Version of Events. (Please take note of
bias)
HW: Please note Information on next slide. Take a #selfie, photo
or write it down.
Information to Know
1. I am finalizing Q2 grades on the 8th, grades aren’t
due until the 28th, so this will give you plenty of
time to look over Phoenix.
1. If anything, one or two assignments may be added
(nothing too serious)
2. Everything after that point will be placed in Q3.
2. Reading Quizzes will be substituted for
DBQ/Comparative/CCoT Essays for the next few
weeks. It is time to master the AP Format.
3. Cohort Wednesday will be our next DBQ (Scientific
Revolution), so if you want tips to get a 7/7 make
sure you show up. (This will be on Friday, 15th.)
Rough time in India
• From 1000 AD through
1600 AD, ruled by the
Mongols, over 33
sultans of Turkish origin,
and, Timur the Lame
showed up…
• “not a bird moved in
the city” for 2 months.
• 1494, a kid changes
everything.
Babur
• 11 years old when he
took power.
– Elders attempted to keep
him out, but he built an
army and took over.
• Strong, benevolent ruler.
• He would quell any fear
before going into battle.
• Unfortunately, son lost all
territory.
Akbar (1556-1605)
• Grandson of Babur
• Allowed religious freedom.
• Taxation based on value of the
crops.
• Anyone could reach a high
level office.
– Even conquered people.
• Militarily strong, used cannons
like the Ottomans.
• Hindi and Urdu local language.
• Akbarnamah
• Architecture, intricate
stonework with Hindu themes.
Jahanjir and the wife “Nur Jahan”
(1605-1632)
• Jahanjir, son of Akbar
• Nur Jahan was the wife, and
had the power. (He was the
addict)
• Brilliant Politician, enjoyed
tiger hunting and writing
poetry.
• Original heir Khusrau, but
he rebelled at the thought
of one religion in India.
• Khusrau would turn to the
Sikh’s for support. Nur
Jahan would have them
killed.
Shah Jahan
(1632-1657)
• Brother of Khusrau, and son
of Nur Jahan.
• Secured the throne through
assassination.
• Taj Mahal constructed for
his wife, who died in
childbirth.
• Extravagance does not filter
to peasants, who were very
poor. Famine was common.
• When he becomes ill, his
son seizes power and puts
Shah Jahan in prison.
Aurangzeb (1658-1707)
• Ruled from 1658-1707.
• Expanded the empire, but it
became weaker over time.
• Oppression common,
– No drinking, gambling, and
only one religion.
• Censors were used to keep
people in line.
• Additional taxes for nonMuslim populations.
• Enemies are everywhere.
– Repeated attacks exhaust
resources.
Image
Interpretation
• What is portrayed in the
following image?
• What does this say
about the Mughal
Dynasty?
How does this building symbolize the
Mughal Dynasty?