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Mughals Rise to Power

Mughals Rise to Power. In the 600s, nomads created small kingdoms in India By 700s, Muslims arrived and began a period of fighting with Hindus who’d been living there for centuries Babur , a new leader, had a powerful military and took over large sections of India

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Mughals Rise to Power

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  1. Mughals Rise to Power In the 600s, nomads created small kingdoms in India By 700s, Muslims arrived and began a period of fighting with Hindus who’d been living there for centuries Babur, a new leader, had a powerful military and took over large sections of India His empire was known as Mughal because his family was related to the Mongols

  2. Achievements of Akbar • Akbar- Babur’s grandson, known for fairness and wisdom • Although Muslim, he allowed people to practice their own religion • Ended taxes on non-Muslim people, instead they are taxed on amount of food they grow which helped peasants • Encouraged art, literature, and architecture • Grew cultural blending including 2 new languages: Hindi and Urdu (still used today in India)

  3. Failures of Akbar • He took back land when officials died • Families couldn’t inherit land • Effect: People didn’t see the point in taking care of their land

  4. Akbar’s Successors (next rulers) • Shah Jahan- did not have religious tolerance • “The Builder”-began huge building projects including TajMahal- a temple honoring his wife (after she died) • Buildings required lots of money= high taxes on people • People also suffered during a famine

  5. Akbar’s Successors (continued) • Aurangzeb- Shah Jahan’s son came into power by killing older brother and put his dad in jail • Strong Muslim, punished the Hindus- later it causes a rebellion • Brought back tax on non-Muslims

  6. Decline of the Mughals • Aurangzeb used up the empire’s resources and money • People were not loyal to him so he lost power and respect • He let the English build a trading post and gave them rights to Bombay port • Later this move will open the doors for the next conquerors to invade

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