The Grandeur of the Moguls The Mogul Dynasty

The Grandeur of the Moguls

The Mogul Dynasty l In 1500, the Indian subcontinent was still divided into a number of Hindu and Muslim kingdoms. l The Moguls established a new dynasty (founded by Babur) l Brought a new era of unity to the region.

The Mogul Dynasty l In 1517, Mogul forces crossed into India l Babur captured Delhi and established his power in North India

The Reign of Akbar l By was Babur’s successor 1605 he had brought Mogul rule to most of India

The Reign of Akbar l Foreign Era l Indian silver trade was prosperous in the Akbar goods were exchanged for gold and

Decline of the Moguls l Akbar was succeeded by his son Jahangir

Decline of the Moguls l Jahangir greatly weakened the power of the throne when he fell under the influence of his wife l She used her position to enrich her own family l Most of the nation’s money was used up by Jahangir and his wife

Decline of the Moguls l After many years of chaos and power struggles, India became divided and vulnerable to attacks l In 1739 Delhi was burned down by the Persians

The British in India l The arrival of the British hastened the decline of the Mogul Empire. l The British wanted to benefit from the trade in India and set up several trading forts there

The British in India l The French also set up a few ports l Caused the British to step in l The British eventually restricted the French ports to the southeastern coast l They were able to do this through the efforts of Sir Robert Clive

The British in India l Clive was named the chief representative in India of the British East India Company l His job was to fight any force, French or Indian, that threatened the power of the EIC in India

The British in India l Clive led a small British force to victory over a large Mogul army l The Mogul court was then forced to give the EIC the power to collect taxes in the area of Calcutta. l Greatly benefitted the British economically