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

• 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.
 Aurangzeb

• One of the most controversial figures in Mughal history, Aurangzeb took the
Mughal throne after killing his brother and imprisoning his father.
• 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;
Safdarjung's Tomb

Elevated Dome

• 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
Taj Mahal 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.
• It is widely regarded as the best example of
Mughal Architecture.
• The tomb is considered a world wonder and
draws thousands of tourists each year.
• The structure includes a central tomb outlined
by four minarets surrounded by an elaborate
garden
The Mughal Architecture
Game!

Identify whether or not

the following structures
are representative of
Mughal architecture.
 Islamic Architecture,
Mughal
Uzbekistan
Architecture, India
Iranian Architecture,
Iran
Indian Architecture, India
Mughal
Architecture, India

Mughal Architecture,
Byzantine Architecture, India
Turkey