Places
What was the Lahore Fort?
See pg. 34
What was life like in Lahore? What did people do on a daily basis? Describe what a normal day would look like.
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Who is Akbar and what was so special about him?
Mughal Emperor responsible for bringing many reforms into the empire. Even though he was a Muslim, Akbar married a Hindu princess in order to create an alliance with another kingdom
How did rich people engage in leisure?
reading poetry, painting
Who is Jahangir?
A mughal emperor who built a palace in Lahore.
What were the houses and homes like in Lahore?
courtyard, living quarters upstairs
What are some art pieces that were created in the 17th century?
jeweled spoon, rugs, marble paintings
Which cultural influences did the poetry have?
Persian and Indian
What other forms of worship were found beyond Mughal lands?
Hindu & hindu temples
What kinds of people lived in Lahore?
wealthy landlords from Punjab, government ministers, builders
What did Akbar do to keep corruption out of his administration?
He paid his officials in land and money so they wouldn't take advantage and steal from the people who are being governed
Why was Mughal science so important?
pg 40
What is the Badshahi Mosque and who built it?
What are some special days Muslims of Lahore celebrated?
Eid-al-Fitr and Ashurra, to commemorate the death of Imam Husayn in the Battle of Karbala
Why was trade important to Akbar?
It encouraged economic development
What did Akbar do to become more inclusive?
He created "house of worship" so that people of other faiths could practice their religion in the kingdom
What is Humayan's Tomb and what did the AKDN do with it?
Mughal Emperor Humayun’s 16th century garden tomb, the jewel of Mughal architecture that predates the Taj Mahal. In 2013, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture was asked to restore Humayun's tomb by the government of India. Restoration required six years of conservation works and 200,000 work days by master craftsmen.
What is Shab-i Barat?
Night of fireworks and lights celebrated by Muslims in Lahore.
What happened in Surat?
bottom of pg 39
What is so special about the Taj Mahal?
refer to story from lesson plan (under picture of taj mahal)