How the Technological Advancements of the Moguhal Empire Helped Shape India

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The Moguhal Empire was an empire which had many advancements which progressed in the development of India. The Moguhal Empire which is also known as the Mogul Empire had the largest influence over India and Pakistan from the sixteenth to seventeenth century (Richards, 1996) . The introduction of the Moguls to India's subcontinent was led by a man named Babur. Babur learned that India had wealth from his ancestor before him, Timur. Babur invaded India and eliminated the Sultan of power, Ibrahim Shah Lodi in 1526 (1996). This ensured that India's subcontinent belonged to Babur. However, Akbar, Babur's grandson, was the man who truly expanded and brought glory and advanced the Moguhal Empire. Akbar had a policy which generated income to the empire such as initiating high but fair taxes. Akbar also created a new faith which was a blend between Islam and Hinduism , Janisim, and Christianity called Din-I-Ilahi(1996). In accordance to his toleration towards religion, Akbar had little retaliation from the Hindi people because he would often elect high positioning leaders in accordance to excellence rather than religion. This meant Hindi and Muslim people could be elected as high ranking officials. Akbar was also very tolerant religious wise(1996).

Another great leader of the Moguhal Empire was Akbar's grandson, Shah Jahan. He inherited a rich empire full of opportunity(1996). With Jahn's love for his empire and land he decided to order the construction of the Taj Mahal which would also serve as a tomb for his dead wife Mumtaz Mahal. With advances in architecture, the Taj Mahal was not impossible to build, however it was considered a modern marvel at the time and a national landmark today(1996). During the Moguhal Empire there have bee...

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...elp improve India to become a better nation.

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Edwardes, S. & Garrett, H. (1995) Mughal Rule in India. Atlantic Publishers & Distribitors.

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