Chapter 2 lesson 1 - The Mughal Empire in India

Babur

Founder of the Mughal Empire

Who was Babur?

Founder of the Mughal Empire

How did Aurangzeb deal with Hindus?

He punished and destroyed their temples. Brought back taxes on Hindus and Muslims

What are some examples of Akbar's policy of fair rule?

Hired both Hindus and Muslims; ended taxes on pilgrim; had fair taxes

Shivaji

Indian warrior king and founder of the Hindu community called Marathas

Aurangzeb

Last important Mughal ruler

Taj Mahal

Magnificent tomb built by Shah Jahan for his wife

Shah Jahan

Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal

Akbar

Mughal emperor with a genius for cultural blending, military conquest, and art

Mughal

Name of the empire on the Indian subcontinent founded by Babur

Sikh

Nonviolent religious group that became the enemy of the Mughals