Art/Trade
What trade routes did the Mughals mainly partake in
The Indian Ocean trade route and the Silk Roads
Who started the Mughal empire
Babur started the Munghal empire
What were the main religions in the Mughal Empire
It was an Islamic Empire (Sunni Islam)
At its peak what lands did the Mughals rule
They ruled over the whole Indian subcontinent and parts of Afghanistan.
What did the Mughals export
High-quality textiles (cotton silk) and spices
how did the Mughal Empire affect distant marketplaces
They made them more closely connected due to increased security and shared currency.
What was the ruling class main religion vs the common population
The ruling class was mainly Islamic while the common population practiced Hinduism
How did the Khyber Pass affect the Mughals
Their control of these northern passes allowed them to defend against invasions and control important trade routes
What did the Mughals mainly imported
Silver
Why did Mughal empire fall
Because of the corruption that Aurangzeb caused and the rulers that came after him and their costly war expensive also invasions
What was the tolerance of religion like in the Mughal Empire over time
Akbar and early emperors promoted tolerance but later they were less tolerant of other faiths such as during Aurangzeb's rule destroyed Hindu temples and instated the Jizya tax
How did the Mughals woo and defeat enemies
They negotiated treaties and extended offers of protection during Akbar's reign, but they initially acquired land was through mobile cavalry and artillery (cannons, matchlock guns.
What were Mughal artist known for
They were known for highly detailed minature paintings
Who did the Mughals have alliances with
They had alliances with the Hindu Rajput's through marriage to powerful daughters of Rajput households.
How did Akbar affect religious policies
He abolished the Jizya tax, which brought unity and loyalty from subjects who practiced Hinduism
Who took over the Mughals land after they collapsed
Regional powers at the time and the British East India Company