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What was the capital of the loose empire of Turkish warlords in India?
Who devastated Indian cities and temples in 17 brutal campaigns around 1000 AD?
Who were the Mughals descended from?
What event marked the emergence of the Mughal Empire in India?
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Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
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Which ruler of the Mughal Empire was known for ruling with wisdom, tolerance, and expansion?
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Which language became the official language of Pakistan as a result of Akbar's cultural blending?
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Who built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife?
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Which Mughal ruler expanded the empire to its greatest size but enforced Islamic laws and oppressed Hindus?
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Who was responsible for handing over Bombay to the British in 1661?
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Which ruler was known as 'Grasper of the World'?
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Who was known for being a great military leader and defeating a rajput army with only 12,000 troops?
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Which ruler welcomed different cultural influences and their traditions, and didn't force others to convert?
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Who implemented a graduated tax system similar to the one in the US?
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Study Notes
Early Turkish Influence in India
- The capital of the loose empire of Turkish warlords in India was Lahore.
- Mahmud of Ghazni devastated Indian cities and temples through 17 brutal campaigns around 1000 AD.
Emergence of the Mughal Empire
- The Mughals are descended from the Mongols and the Turks.
- The emergence of the Mughal Empire in India was marked by the invasion of Babur in 1526.
- Babur is the founder of the Mughal Empire.
Notable Mughal Rulers
- Akbar was known for ruling with wisdom, tolerance, and expansion, promoting a policy of religious tolerance.
- Urdu became the official language of Pakistan as a result of Akbar's cultural blending.
- Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
- Aurangzeb expanded the Mughal Empire to its greatest size but enforced strict Islamic laws and oppressed Hindus.
British Colonization and Military Leaders
- The handing over of Bombay to the British in 1661 was facilitated by the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan.
- Akbar, respected for his governance, was known as 'Grasper of the World.'
- Akbar demonstrated great military prowess by defeating a Rajput army with only 12,000 troops.
Policies and Cultural Integration
- Akbar welcomed different cultural influences and allowed their traditions, promoting peaceful coexistence without forced conversions.
- He implemented a graduated tax system, which laid the groundwork for modern taxation in areas like the United States.
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Test your knowledge on the emergence and impact of the Mughal Empire in India before the British Imperial period. Explore its methods of creating unity in a diverse landscape and its influence on pre-British controlled India.
