The Mughal Empire

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.