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Mongols – tribe who conquered much of central Asia in the 13th Century. Mughal is the Persian word for Mongol.
Harem - the part of the court reserved for the emperor’s wives and concubines (mistresses) and their entourage
Hindustan - name given to the northern part of India
Jharoka – special window at which Mughal emperors showed themselves to their people.
Jizya – the poll tax that the Delhi sultans had imposed on all non-Muslims before Mughal rule began. Abolished by Akbar in 1564 but reinstated by Aurangzeb in 1679.
Mansabdars - nobles and officials who helped the emperor to rule his lands.
Sati/suttee – a practice found chiefly among Hindus in South Asia, in which a widow sacrificed herself on her deceased husband’s funeral pyre.
East India Company – the British trading company which set up a trading post at Surat in 1612.
Factory – a compound set up by European traders including warehouses and residences.

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