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Who were the Mughals descended from?
Genghis Khan and Timur
Which empire did Babur successfully seize in 1526?
The Mughals believed in the rule of primogeniture.
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What was an important addition to warfare during the sixteenth century used by Babur?
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Who was the mother of Jahangir?
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The Mughals did not like to be called _____ or Mongol.
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Study Notes
The Mughal Empire
- Spanning the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire was composed of a diverse population and cultures.
- Descendants of Genghis Khan and Timur, the Mughals built an empire that surpassed the achievements of prior rulers.
- From Agra and Delhi in the late 16th century, the Mughal empire expanded, encompassing nearly all of South Asia by the 17th century.
- The Mughals implemented administrative structures and governance strategies that persisted beyond their reign.
- The Mughal legacy's impact on Indian politics is undeniable, as evidenced by the Indian Prime Minister's Independence Day address from the Red Fort, the Mughal emperor's former residence.
Origins of the Mughals
- The Mughals were descendants of the Mongols and Timurids.
- Genghis Khan, their maternal ancestor, ruled parts of China and Central Asia.
- Timur, their paternal ancestor, reigned over Iran, Iraq, and present-day Turkey.
- The Mughals shunned the terms "Mughal" or "Mongol" due to the association of Genghis Khan with mass killings and the Uzbegs, their Mongolian rivals.
- The Mughals embraced their Timurid heritage, priding themselves on their ancestor's conquests, especially over Delhi.
Mughal Military Campaigns
- Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, was forced to flee his ancestral throne at the age of 12 due to an Uzbek invasion.
- After years of wandering, Babur seized Kabul in 1504 and conquered Delhi and Agra in 1526.
- Cannons played a crucial role in sixteenth-century warfare, with Babur effectively utilizing them in his battles.
Mughal Traditions of Succession
- The Mughals did not subscribe to primogeniture, where the eldest son inherits the estate.
- Instead, they followed the Mughal and Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance, dividing the estate among all sons.
Mughal Relations with Other Rulers
- The Mughal rulers engaged in continual campaigns against those who refused to acknowledge their authority.
- Despite their aggressive expansion, many rulers voluntarily joined the Mughal empire.
- The Rajputs, a prominent group, intermarried with Mughal families, securing high positions within the empire.
- While many Rajputs cooperated, a significant number resisted Mughal rule.
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Explore the rich history of the Mughal Empire, which shaped the Indian subcontinent with its diverse cultures and lasting legacy. This quiz covers the origins of the Mughals, tracing their ancestry to Genghis Khan and Timur, and examines their impact on Indian politics and governance strategies.
