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Which ruler is credited with reaching the height of the Mughal Empire's power and cultural flourishing?
Which ruler is credited with reaching the height of the Mughal Empire's power and cultural flourishing?
- Babur
- Akbar the Great (correct)
- Aurangzeb
- Shah Jahan
What significant policy did Akbar the Great implement regarding taxation for non-Muslims?
What significant policy did Akbar the Great implement regarding taxation for non-Muslims?
- Only imposed taxes on Muslim converts
- Required non-Muslims to pay double tax
- Eliminated the Jizya tax (correct)
- Increased taxation on non-Muslims
Which Mughal ruler was known for their oppression towards Sikhs and reinstating the Jizya tax?
Which Mughal ruler was known for their oppression towards Sikhs and reinstating the Jizya tax?
- Shah Jahan
- Babur
- Jahangir
- Aurangzeb (correct)
What impact did the Mughal Empire have on India's linguistic landscape?
What impact did the Mughal Empire have on India's linguistic landscape?
What was a major challenge faced by the Mughal Empire due to its religious diversity?
What was a major challenge faced by the Mughal Empire due to its religious diversity?
Which architectural masterpiece is associated with Shah Jahan during the Mughal Empire?
Which architectural masterpiece is associated with Shah Jahan during the Mughal Empire?
How did the Mughal Empire initially deal with the challenges of diverse religions within its territory?
How did the Mughal Empire initially deal with the challenges of diverse religions within its territory?
What cultural change occurred under Akbar the Great regarding cultural expressions?
What cultural change occurred under Akbar the Great regarding cultural expressions?
What negative consequence did Aurangzeb's policies have on the Mughal Empire?
What negative consequence did Aurangzeb's policies have on the Mughal Empire?
What approach did Babur take to establish the Mughal Empire in India?
What approach did Babur take to establish the Mughal Empire in India?
What was one of Akbar's key contributions to the Mughal Empire?
What was one of Akbar's key contributions to the Mughal Empire?
Which ruler is known for instituting strict Muslim laws and reversing Akbar's tolerant policies?
Which ruler is known for instituting strict Muslim laws and reversing Akbar's tolerant policies?
What literary achievement emerged during Akbar's reign?
What literary achievement emerged during Akbar's reign?
Which of the following statements about the Mughal Empire is true during Aurangzeb's rule?
Which of the following statements about the Mughal Empire is true during Aurangzeb's rule?
What is the significance of the Mughal Empire in terms of its cultural identity?
What is the significance of the Mughal Empire in terms of its cultural identity?
Who was responsible for the introduction of graduated income tax in the Mughal Empire?
Who was responsible for the introduction of graduated income tax in the Mughal Empire?
What event significantly weakened the Mughal Empire in the 1700s?
What event significantly weakened the Mughal Empire in the 1700s?
Which Mughal ruler is credited with the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Which Mughal ruler is credited with the construction of the Taj Mahal?
What was one consequence of Aurangzeb's policies on religious practices?
What was one consequence of Aurangzeb's policies on religious practices?
How did Akbar govern a diverse society within the Mughal Empire?
How did Akbar govern a diverse society within the Mughal Empire?
Flashcards
Mughal Empire
Mughal Empire
Muslim empire that ruled India before British colonialism.
Akbar the Great
Akbar the Great
Mughal emperor who fostered a tolerant and prosperous period (1556-1605).
Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb
Mughal emperor known for intolerant policies that weakened the empire (1658-1707).
Tolerant policies
Tolerant policies
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Intolerant policies
Intolerant policies
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Babur
Babur
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Gunpowder Empire
Gunpowder Empire
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Jizya tax
Jizya tax
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Diversity in Mughal Empire
Diversity in Mughal Empire
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
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Akbar's Religious Tolerance
Akbar's Religious Tolerance
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Mughal Empire's Diversity
Mughal Empire's Diversity
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Akbar's Financial System
Akbar's Financial System
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Aurangzeb's Policies
Aurangzeb's Policies
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Mughal Empire's Decline
Mughal Empire's Decline
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Babur's Conquest
Babur's Conquest
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Mughal Architecture
Mughal Architecture
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Akbar's Golden Age
Akbar's Golden Age
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Jahangir's Reign
Jahangir's Reign
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Shah Jahan's Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan's Taj Mahal
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Study Notes
Mughal Empire Overview
- Ruled India prior to British colonialism
- Based on hydraulic systems (like previous Indian civilizations)
- Initially, the first major Muslim control over much of India
- Foundation of empire laid by Babur (early 1500s)
Babur
- Founder of the Mughal Empire
- Claimed descent from Genghis Khan
- Conquered Delhi, establishing a powerful Muslim empire.
Akbar the Great (1556-1605)
- Mughal Empire reached its peak (golden age) under Akbar
- Gunpowder empire, drawing influence from the Ottomans and Safavids
- Tolerant and flexible ruler compared to successors
- Allowed Hindus in his army and government
- Allowed diverse religious practices
- Eliminated the Jizya tax (tax on non-Muslims)
- Implemented a graduated income tax system (Todar Mal)
- Fostered a flourishing of arts and literature (e.g., translation of the Ramayana into Hindi)
Jahangir
- Akbar's son
- Persecuted the Sikhs
Shah Jahan
- Jahangir's son
- Commissioned the Taj Mahal
- Heavily taxed peasants, leading to empire debt
Aurangzeb (1658-1707)
- Shah Jahan's son
- Implemented strict Muslim laws
- Prohibited Hindu temples
- Re-imposed the Jizya tax
- Faced rebellions from Rajputs and Sikhs
- Excessive spending and costly wars led to widespread famine and massive debt & loss of life.
Decline of the Mughal Empire
- By the 1700s, Mughal power declined
- Empire fragmented
- British East India Company took advantage of weakness to gain control of India
- Rajputs and other local rulers often sided with British against the Mughals.
Governing a Diverse Society
- Akbar's tolerance and flexibility led to empire's success.
- Aurangzeb's intolerance and harsh policies led to decline.
Influence of Previous Empires
- Mughal Empire drew influence from earlier empires (e.g., Genghis Khan's empire) and local cultures.
Mughal Rule
- Akbar established a strong administrative system (graduated income tax)
- Aurangzeb's harsh policies impacted religiously diverse society negatively.
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