Mughal Empire

Gunpowder empire of India: the Taj Mahal, Akbar's pluralism, and a quarter of world GDP at its height.

Specifications & Metrics

era

1526 – 1857

region

South Asia

Core Principles & Analysis

• Babur won the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 to found the empire.
• Akbar's policy of religious pluralism integrated a diverse elite.
• Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Mughal Empire