The

Mughal
Empire
ONE OF THE MOST
CENTRALISED
S TAT E S K N O W N I N
PRE-MODERN
W O R L D H I S T O RY
Presented by:
Fardin Shadid
Ummey Afreen
 Introduction and Building of the Mughal Empire

Key Mughal Emperors

Table of Mughal Achievements and Administration

Contents
Decline and Legacy of the Mughal Empire

Conclusion
Introduction and Building of
the Mughal Empire

•Introduction: Mughal Empire, 16th-19th century,

left an everlasting mark.
•Founder: Babur, 1526, defeated Ibrahim Lodhi
at First Battle of Panipat.
•Legacy: A remarkable journey with influential
emperors, enduring fascination.
 Key Mughal Emperors

Mughal Empire saw remarkable emperors shaping

its legacy: Babur, Akbar, Shah Jahan, and
Aurangzeb.
• Founder of the Mughal Empire.
Babur • Brought military prowess from Central Asia.
• Laid foundation by defeating Ibrahim Lodhi in 1526.

• Celebrated emperor known for religious tolerance and

Akbar reforms.
• Embraced diversity, fostering art, culture, and trade.

• 'Architect of the Mughal Empire.'

Shah Jahan • Famous for the Taj Mahal, a symbol of enduring love.
• Era of grand architectural achievements.

• Formidable ruler overseeing centralization and orthodoxy.

Aurangzeb • Marked zenith but triggered the empire's decline.

Collectively, these emperors shaped the Mughal

Empire into an influential dynasty in India's history.
Mughal Achievements
and Administration
•Artistic and cultural legacy.
•Contributions to art, architecture, and literature.
•Key to the empire's success.
•Akbar's administrative reforms.
•Enduring impact on Indian culture and governance.
 Decline and
Legacy of the
Mughal • Factors contributing to decline: Maratha and
British influence.

Empire • Influence on Indian culture and society.

• Impact on art and architecture.
Conclusion

• Era: Mughal Empire, 16th to 19th century.

• Artistic Legacy: Contributions to art, architecture, literature.
• Administrative Reforms: Key to empire's success, notably
under Akbar.
• Enduring Impact: Indian culture, governance deeply
influenced.
• Legacy Endures: Despite zenith and decline, Mughal
influence integral to India's essence.
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