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Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
Who was the greatest emperor of the Mughal Empire?
Who was the greatest emperor of the Mughal Empire?
Which group of provincial governors made administration easier in the Mughal Empire?
Which group of provincial governors made administration easier in the Mughal Empire?
Which group opposed the Mughals during wars with the Sikhs?
Which group opposed the Mughals during wars with the Sikhs?
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Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal in 1631?
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal in 1631?
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What were the major European powers competing for naval trade dominance?
What were the major European powers competing for naval trade dominance?
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Who erased Persian traditions in favor of Indian culture?
Who erased Persian traditions in favor of Indian culture?
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Which treaty divided the world between Spain and Portugal?
Which treaty divided the world between Spain and Portugal?
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Which European power dominated India?
Which European power dominated India?
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Who abolished a tax on non-Muslims?
Who abolished a tax on non-Muslims?
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Study Notes
Mughal Empire
- The founder of the Mughal Empire was Babur.
- The greatest emperor of the Mughal Empire was Akbar.
- The Mansabdars, a group of provincial governors, made administration easier in the Mughal Empire.
Mughal-Sikh Wars
- The Afghans opposed the Mughals during wars with the Sikhs.
Taj Mahal
- The Taj Mahal was built in 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
European Powers
- The major European powers competing for naval trade dominance were Portugal, Spain, France, and Britain.
Mughal Reforms
- Akbar erased Persian traditions in favor of Indian culture.
Treaty of Tordesillas
- The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the world between Spain and Portugal.
European Dominance in India
- Britain was the European power that dominated India.
Religious Reforms
- Akbar abolished a tax on non-Muslims, known as Jizya.
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Test your knowledge on the Mughal Empire, its founding by Babur, the reign of the greatest emperor Akbar, the role of provincial governors known as Mansabdars, the architectural marvel of the Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan, conflicts with the Marathas and Sikhs, the European influence of the Portuguese Empire, and the rise of the Marathas as they took over the Mughals by 1700.
