1. Read 10 Min

2. Newspaper Activity – Groups of 4 - Mughal Empire
Newspaper Activity – Groups of 4 - Mughal Empire. Read first as a group + vocab Ch. 18 Sect. 3
Newspaper must have a name
Must include a Headline Article and write up of a major event in that historical time period
Must explain the significance, impact and contribution to history and society during that historical time period and to history as a whole
5 W’s
Must include two editorials of contrasting someone’s opinion of the time
One must be pro the event/person
One must be con the event/person
Must include an advertisement of a product from the time period
Must include at least 5 visuals
Authentic prints ok , or hand drawn
Must be formatted to look like a newspaper
Must include a biography or interview of a major player in the event
Must give a firsthand look at a major historical figure and their role, impact, and contribution to an event in history
Must include a political cartoon
Must be equal to 4 pages

3. 1- Arrival of Islam
After Gupta rule in 500’s small kingdoms took over many parts of India
Arab Muslim traders arrive (West ports) searching for spices and other goods
Muslims peacefully reside with Hindus and Buddhists
200 years later, 700’s, Muslim raiders invaded and conquered the region of Sind(modern day Pakistan)
300 years later Muslims poured in from Afghanistan, by 1200’s northern India mostly Muslim

4. 2 – The Delhi Sultanate
Muslims est. new gov’t for region based in Delhi, named gov’t Delhi sultanate
Allowed Indians to practice traditional customs/religions
Spread Muslim culture in India by inviting artists and scholars from Islamic world to India.
New culture formed including new language, Urdu, combination of Arabic and Sanskrit

5. 3- A New Empire/Babur
Delhi Sultanate remained strong for 300 years until 1500’s
Young conquerer from Central AsiaZahir ud-Din “Babur – The Tiger” took over
1526 defeated rulers of Delhi and created Mughal Empire
Name comes from Persian word Mogul for “Mongol”
First Muslim empire
One of the great civilizations in history known for wealth and power

6. 4- The Inside Story
Prince Babur “Tiger” , descendant of both Timur the Great and Genghis Khan
By age 11 became king of Fergana, by 14 led army to victory
Desired massive empire, 1525 attacked India headed for Delhi when met by Indian army
Babur lead army of 12,000 troops met India army of 100,000 + including 1,000 elephants
Babur’s army special trained and more disciplined also had the cannon
First cannon shot scared elephants, turned around and stampeded through Indian army

7. 5- Akbar the Great Grandson of Babur Akbar the Great took over
13 when took throne in 1556
Was greatest Mughal ruler, feared diverse population would break down empire
To win people over married nobles daughter, and brought her brothers to live with him in court
Promoted religious tolerance, did not believe one religion could provide all the answers to life's problems, encouraged discussion/debates and cut taxes on non-muslims
Had strict financial/military/civil rule over his government, 2/3 of leaders were from outside of Mughal Empire

8. 6- Faces of History : Akbar
United Indian territory
Abolished slavery, developed trade
Patron of arts, encouraged development of science
Tolerant of non Muslims
Became model for later Mughal rulers

9. 7- Jahangir Akbars son Jahangir took over after death of father 1605
Accepted religious and art tolerance
Wife, Nur Jahan, born in Persia helped him to adopt many Persian influences into Indian society
Would rule for many years for him while ill
Fought against the Sikhs
Sikhism – founded by guru Nanak, blended elements of Islam/Hinduism
Believe in one god like Islam but Hindu concept of reincarnation and attempting to escape this cycle of rebirth

10. Sikh temple Espanola , NM
8- The Sikhs
20 million Sikhs, 500 years ago Guru Nanak founded religion writing teachings in poems.
Those teachings and 9 other Gurus (prophets) teachings form part of the holy book of Sikhism
Serving others, living a truthful life, belief that all people are equal regardless of gender/social class core to Sikh spirituality.
Wear turbans as example of Sikhs strong belief in social equality
Prior to Mughal empire only kings and noblemen could wear turbans, now required for all men and optional for women.
Honor the human form as created by God Sikhs do not cut their hair or beards

11. 9- Shah Jahan Jahangir’s son, helped lead to cultural golden age
Constructed the Taj Mahal – greatest example of Mughal architecture, Designed by Persian architects, displayed elements of Indian, Persian and Muslim architectural styles
Built as a tomb for Shah Jahan’s beloved wife
Built fancy palaces in Delhi and famous Peacock throne
Attacked Christians and Hindus
Taxed people heavily to pay for all, asked for half of all crops leading to famine

12. 10- Aurangzeb
1657 father Shah Jahan grew ill, began to prepare to take throne. War broke out.
Shah Jahan unexpectedly recovered, son Aurangzed captured him and locked him in a prison in Agra.
Killed all rivals and brought head of brother in a box to show father, declared himself emperor
Expanded the territory of India
Imposed his religious views on society
His restrictions and persecutions led to many rebellions, sent soldiers riding elephants to crush protests

13. 11- Decline of the Mughals
Aurangzeb harsh rule led to many rebellions in late 1600’s
Upon death civil war broke out for 150 years, invaders from north flooded in
Eventually the British took over making it a colony and part of their global empire

14. 12- Achievements of the Mughal Emperors
Babur ( )
Conquered India
Founded the Mughal Empire
Akbar ( )
Expanded the size of the Mughal Empire
Built a strong central government
Promoted religious tolerance
Jahangir ( )
Encouraged Persian culture in India
Supported art and literature
Shah Jahan ( )
Promoted literature and arts
Built the Taj Majal and a capital at Delhi
Aurangzeb ( )
Supported the growth of Sunni Islam
Increased the empire to its largest size

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