Munghal empire

• Munghal empire


  founded by Babur

  1526 - 1707
• Babur


  1526 - 1530

  Defeated Ibrahim Lodi

  Captured Delhi

  Established power in Northern India

  Succeeded because of his vigor and charismatic personality

  Founder of the Munghal empire
• Humayon


  1530 - 1556

  His son is Akbar
• Akbar


  1556 - 1605

  Greatest in conquering

  Expanded the empire

  Embraced India's diversity

  Established sulk-ikul (universal tolerance)

  Brought Muslims and Hindus together

  Abolished poll taxes (Jizya)

  Believed in the importance of social harmony

  His reign was considered a time of peace and prosperity
• Jahangir


  1605 - 1628

  His wife is Nur Jahan, whose niece (Mumtaz) married the ultimate successor

  His only happiness was wine and meat
• Shah Jahan


  Ruthless leader

  Ordered the death of his rivals

  Maintained the system while expanding the empire

  Failed to deal with domestic problems

  Built the Taj Mahal and Red Fort
• Aurangzeb


  -A principled man

  -Removed the Ritual of Sati, castration of eunuchs, illegal taxes, gambling, drinking, and prostitution

  -Reversed what previous rulers implemented

  -Brought back the prohibition of Hindu temples, poll taxes, and forced Islamic conversion which led to domestic unrest and threatened Munghal power