Mughal Empire
Definition
The Mughal Empire was an Islamic empire that ruled most of India from 1526 to 1857, known for its rich culture, architectural achievements like Taj Mahal, and administrative efficiency.
Analogy
Imagine the Mughal Empire as an efficient CEO running a multinational corporation (India). They manage diverse teams (different religions/cultures), create impressive projects (architecture), and streamline operations (administrative reforms).
Related terms
Akbar the Great: A notable emperor during the Mughal era who is remembered for his policy of religious tolerance and administrative innovations.
Taj Mahal: An iconic architectural masterpiece built during Shah Jahan's reign in Mughal era.
Mansabdari System: A bureaucratic system introduced by Akbar where officials were ranked based on their military responsibilities.
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Study guides (6)
AP World History: Modern - 3.1 Expansion of Land-Based Empires
AP World History: Modern - 3.2 Governments of Land-Based Empires
AP World History: Modern - 3.3 Belief Systems of Land-Based Empires
AP World History: Modern - 3.4 Comparison in Land-Based Empires
AP World History: Modern - 4.6 Internal and External Challenges to State Power from 1450 to 1750
AP World History: Modern - 4.7 Changing Social Hierarchies: Class and Race from 1450-1750
Practice Questions (15)
- The Mughal Empire's expansion began in
- Which empire greatly influenced the ideas and expansion of the Mughal Empire?
- Both the Ottoman and the Mughal Empires
- Who resisted the expansion of the Mughal Empire in South Asia?
- What might have happened if the Mughal Empire had taken control of all Indian Ocean trade routes during its peak?
- Which technological advancement during the Mughal Empire (1526 -1857) greatly improved architectural designs?
- What did the expansion tactics of the Qing dynasty in China and Mughal Empire in India have in common?
- What was a common feature of the government structure in both the Ottoman and Mughal empires during 1450–1750?
- What transformative shift did Mughal Empire experience in it's administrative system during Aurangzeb's reign?
- How did the governance strategies of the Mughal Empire contrast with those of the Ottoman Empire?
- Which belief system was a unifying factor in the Mughal Empire?
- What cultural trend had the biggest influence on art and architecture in the Mughal empire?
- Which of the following policies did the Mughal Empire in India and the Ottoman Empire in Turkey both implement to maintain control over their diverse territories?
- Which distinctive architectural style was shared by both the Spanish Empire in America and the Mughal Empire in India during their respective periods?
- What is one key difference between how the Mughal Empire and Ming Dynasty managed their economies?
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