In 1526 a conqueror from Central Asia attacked

The Mughal emperors were Muslims. The most famous Mughal emperor was Akbar the Great,

Akbar expanded the empire due to his powerful army. Some of his soldiers rode

By conquering neighboring states, Akbar the Great united northern India under his rule. He

Akbar was a man of wisdom and fairness. He promoted religious tolerance and encouraged

It is important to remember that Hindus and Muslims have religious differences that frequently

Akbar the Great promoted peace and tolerance. He treated all of his subjects with

Shah Jahan was an important Mughal ruler. He ordered the construction of the Taj

The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

However, unlike his grandfather (Akbar the Great), Shah Jahan showed little sympathy to Hindus

Many Hindus converted to Islam under the reign of Shah Jahan. While some people

After the death of Shah Jahan, the Mughal empire began to weaken.

But the Mughal Empire changed India’s history. Hindus and Muslims still grapple with its

Questions: • Who was Babur and what did he do? • Why do many

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In 1526, a conqueror from Central Asia attacked India. The conqueror’s name was Babur and he established the Mughal Empire. The name Mughal probably comes from Mongol.

The Mughal emperors were Muslims. The most famous Mughal emperor was Akbar the Great, Babur’s grandson. Akbar ruled from 1556 to 1605.

Akbar expanded the empire due to his powerful army. Some of his soldiers rode elephants while over 12, 000 soldiers were horsemen.

By conquering neighboring states, Akbar the Great united northern India under his rule. He divided his empire into twelve provinces to rule it more effectively.

Akbar was a man of wisdom and fairness. He promoted religious tolerance and encouraged Hindus to work in his government. He even married a Hindu.

It is important to remember that Hindus and Muslims have religious differences that frequently lead to conflict.

Akbar the Great promoted peace and tolerance. He treated all of his subjects with fairness and respect. Other Mughal rulers were not always as fair and tolerant as Akbar the Great.

Shah Jahan was an important Mughal ruler. He ordered the construction of the Taj Mahal for his beloved wife who had passed away after giving birth to their fourteenth child.

The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

However, unlike his grandfather (Akbar the Great), Shah Jahan showed little sympathy to Hindus and ordered the destruction of Hindu temples.

Many Hindus converted to Islam under the reign of Shah Jahan. While some people changed their religion to avoid special taxes, others converted to escape from the caste system.

After the death of Shah Jahan, the Mughal empire began to weaken.

But the Mughal Empire changed India’s history. Hindus and Muslims still grapple with its legacy.

Questions: • Who was Babur and what did he do? • Why do many historians compare the Mauryan emperor, Asoka, and the Mughal emperor, Akbar? • Describe the reign of Akbar the Great. • Who was Shah Jahan and what did he do? • What are the religious differences between Hindus and Muslims?