The Mughal Empire
Prince Babur conquered the capitol of India, Delhi in 1525. He named it the Mughal Empire. After he died, Akbar took over. They both ruled the empire at one point, but Akbar took the throne after his partner died. The people thought that Akbar was a very good leader because he would do anything to keep his citizens safe and happy.
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| Akbar |
Q: When you became the emperor of the Mughal Empire, what did you do to keep your empire alive?
A: I did everything I could. I married a noble's daughter to get her father's support, I changed the tax system, and I created a centralized government.
Q: After ruling, you're son, Jahangir, ruled the empire. What influences did he do?
A: He adopted Persian culture, and even married a Persian woman, practiced religious tolerance like I did, and supported the arts.
Q: Can you tell me about the Sikhs?
A: They were a rebellious group who had created Sikhism, which is a blend of elements of Islam and Hinduism. They believe in reincarnation rather than afterlife and they do not practice rituals that came from earlier religions.
The Mughal empire started to decline in the 1600s due to Aurangzeb's harsh laws and ruling. Soon invaders poured in from the North after Aurangzeb died. But some of the Mughal culture still exists today. One of the most famous sculptures called the Taj Mahal still exists. It represents the Mughal architecture and how it the empire was so great at one time.
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| The Taj Mahal in India |
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