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INDIA. Timur. Mongol conquer who destroyed people and their land. In 1398, he invaded Northern India in search of riches (pearls, rubies, diamonds, and golden dishes). Delhi-. * City that Timur captured and controlled, later became the capital of India. Sultan.

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INDIA

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  1. INDIA Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  2. Timur Mongol conquer who destroyed people and their land. In 1398, he invaded Northern India in search of riches (pearls, rubies, diamonds, and golden dishes) Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  3. Delhi- * City that Timur captured and controlled, later became the capital of India. Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  4. Sultan *Muslim ruler over cities and regions in India. Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  5. Where is India located? Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  6. Describe India's Geography *Highlands/plains to the south *Himalayas stretch across the north- Has 2 major river systems *A subcontinent is a large land mass that’s somewhat separated yet still part of a continent *surrounded by water on the west, south, and east. Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  7. The Himalaya Mountains were the source of three major river systems in India; the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and the INDUS RIVER (Pakistan). Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  8. Delhi Sultanate *Time period from 1206-1526 when Muslim invaders controlled Northern India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  9. Hinduism is the major religion of India. Belief in Many gods-all are different aspects of ONE supreme being (BRAHMAN) • *Social classes are part of the natural order in the universe Hinduism/ Hindus Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  10. Caste System-strict system of social classes which controlled everyday life-Caste determines your job and status. • Although outlawed today, the caste system continues to influence Indian culture. Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  11. Muslims: *Believe in Islam and worship Allah. There are many differences between Muslims and Hindus, which have caused many conflicts in India. (There is divisions between the 2 groups in present day India) Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  12. *Babur Founder of a line of Mughal/Mongol Empire (2 spellings) Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  13. How was the Delhi Sultanate defeated? The Mughals attacked the weakened Delhi Sultanate. They had cannons and were better fighters. Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  14. Mughal Empire: *They had great power and a lasting Muslim influence in India. Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  15. Akbar (Babur’s grandson) Became emperor in 1556 at the age of 13. He ruled for nearly 50 years Greatest monarchy in history-strong government Expanded the Mogul empire including northern & central India through conquest and marriage Tolerant of all religions Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  16. Shah Jahan (Akbar’s grandson) Constructed the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife. Was forced out of the throne by Aurangzeb Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  17. Taj Mahal Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  18. Taj Mahal Tomb that Shah Jahan built in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal Died giving birth to their 14th child. It was to be “as beautiful as she was beautiful” ***LASTING reminder of the Mughal Empire Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  19. Aurangzeb (Shah Jahan’s son) During his reign, Mogul Empire fell apart India became divided, people rebelled His intolerance to non-Muslims led his people to form separate kingdoms of their own, which he was not able to conquer. Taxed heavily Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

  20. How did Aurangzeb contribute to the decline of the Mughal Empire? * He spent money on expensive wars, reversed Akbar’s policies towards Hindus, causing rebellions and wars. Lesson 13-3 The Great Mughal Empire in India

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