Secret Identity
What nickname was the emperor Jahangir given?
World Seizer
What is the name of the dynasty which ruled India that was descended from the Mongols?
The Moghul Dynasty
How many years did Auranzeb rule?
almost 50 years
What was the name of the southern part of India?
Deccan
What was the name of the new city that the English built?
The city was called Calcutta.
Who was given the nickname, "King of the World"?
Khurram
What happened to Shan Jahan when Aurangzeb took over?
Aurangzeb kept Shah Jahan in prison until he died.
Hinduism and Islam
Bonus Points!!!
600
What was the beautiful mausoleum that Shah Jahan built? What was its purpose?
We call this the Taj Mahal. It was a sign of love for his late wife and a burial place for her.
What was the nickname of Aurangzeb?
Conqueror of the World
How did Shan Jahan protect his claim to the throne?
He put all his rivals to death-including his own brothers!
Who helped the kingdoms of the Deccan fight against Aurangzeb?
Hindu tribes called Marathas helped the Deccan kingdoms fight against Aurangzeb.
True or false: The Taj Mahal is known as the eighth wonder of the world.
true
What was the name of Shan Jahan's wife, who traveled with him and helped him rule?
His wife's name was Mumtaz Mahal.
Why did Jahangir sign a trade treaty with James I from England?
He wanted English traders to come and buy silks and spices.
How did Aurangzeb feel about his reign at the end of his life?
He was weary and sick, and he knew that the end of India's greatness was coming.
What is the name for bands of soldiers who fight in sneak attacks rather than as an organized army?
We call them guerilla warriors
True or false: Hindu Law is known as Shari'ah.
true
What kind of king was Jahangir/World Seizer?
he was a ruthless king, he ordered his father's best friend killed; he sentenced lawbreakers to be crushed by elephants or beheaded; he put their heads on towers along the roads.
Why did Jahangir invite the English ambassador to come to India?
He invited the ambassador so that the countries could be friends and trade with one another.
How did Aurangzeb treat the Hindus in his country? Give at least 2 examples.
Aurangzeb refused to give Hindus positions at court; he forced them to pay extra taxes; he destroyed Hindu temples; he made wine illegal; he ended music at his court; he made festivals illegal.
While Aurangzeb was fighting in the Deccan, what was going on in the rest of his empire?
He ignored the rest of his empire; his administrators were freely spending money, neglecting the people, and allowing crime to flourish.
What was the Deccan like?
The Deccan was covered with jagged hills, rough country, and thick brush OR the Deccan was mostly Muslim and it wasn't under Aurangzeb's control.