Origin
Who founded the Mughal Empire, and in what year?
founded in 1526 by Babur
Who founded the empire
Babur
Why was perfect symmetry significant in Mughal buildings?
represented a concept of cosmic order, harmony, and balance
what did the manufacturing industries contribute?
textiles, shipbuilding, and steel
Who built the Taj Mahal?
Which battle marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India?
the First Battle of Panipat.
Who was Baburs son
Humamayan
How did the Mughal Empire blend Persian, Ottoman, and Indian architectural styles?
arches, domes, and minarets from Persian and Islamic traditions
What enhanced their productivity
agricultural reforms and irrigation systems
Why is the Gupta era called a “Golden Age”?
The Gupta Age is called the golden age because of the advancements in art, literature, religion, medicine, and science.
Who was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate defeated by Babur?
Ibrahim Lodi
Who introduced the policies of religious tolerance
Akbar
What themes were commonly depicted in Mughal art?
Many portraits of the emperor and his sons also buddism
How did the Mughal Empire's control of major trade routes influence economic growth and international trade relations?
facilitating the exchange of valuable goods like spices, silk, and precious stones with other regions across Asia, Europe, and Africa
What led to the fall of the Indus Valley?
climate change
What modern country was primarily shaped by the Mughal Empire?
India
Who was Akbars son and had a love for art and nature
Jahangir
What are the most iconic Mughal architectural achievements?
Taj Mahal, the Jama Masjid of Delhi, the Shalimar Gardens of Lahore, and renovated the Lahore Fort.
what were their imports
horses from Central Asia and Persia to support the cavalry, as well as luxury goods like silk and precious metals
Why did Buddhism decline in India?
The muslim invasion
In which region did Babur establish Mughal rule after his victory at Panipat?
nothern india
Who expanded the empire the most out of all rulers
Aurangzeb
In what ways did the Mughal Empire contribute to a syncretic Indo-Islamic cultural identity that persists to this day?
actively promoting a blend of Persian, Islamic, and indigenous Indian artistic, literary, and architectural traditions
What economic factors contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
excessive taxation, a decline in agricultural productivity, the emergence of European trading powers disrupting traditional trade routes, heavy military spending draining the treasury, and poor financial management within the empire
Where is India
South Asia