INDIA

History of Architecture 3
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The location of the
Mughal Empire was
Northern India.
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The Mughal Empire
spread Islam
throughout India.
SOL • Through the use of superior
The location of the weaponry the Mughals were able to
Mughal Empire was take a foothold in northern India from
Northern India. which they conquered much of the
SOL Indian sub-continent
The Mughal Empire
spread Islam • By the use of heavy artillery and
throughout India. diplomatic strategy (such as arranged
marriages) the Mughal Empire
became the greatest to rule over India
in thousands of years.
• 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.
• Akbar was Babur’s 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.
•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.
• 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.
SOL
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.
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A leader of the Mughal
Empire built the Taj
Mahal

• It is widely regarded as the best example of

Mughal Architecture. •The Taj Mahal is a tomb
• The tomb is considered a world wonder and built by Mughal Emperor
draws thousands of tourists each year. Shah Jahan for one of
• The structure includes a central tomb outlined his deceased wives.
by four minarets surrounded by an elaborate
garden
Identify whether or not the
following structures are
representative of Mughal
architecture.
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