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The Mughals
The Mughals
(16th to 17th
(16th to 17th
Century)
Century)
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The Mughals
The Mughals
(16th to 17th
(16th to 17th
Century)
Century)
I n t r o d u c t i o n
I n t r o d u c t i o n
In the Middle Ages, the Mughal Empire rose to prominence, expanding
from Agra and Delhi in the 16th century to dominate much of the Indian
subcontinent by the 17th century. Their lasting political legacy, marked by
enduring administrative structures and governance ideas, profoundly
influenced subsequent rulers. This unparalleled legacy continues to shape
the region's history and governance.
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The Mughals
The Mughals
(16th to 17th
(16th to 17th
Century)
Century)
I n t r o d u c t i o n
I n t r o d u c t i o n
In the Middle Ages, the Mughal Empire rose to prominence, expanding
from Agra and Delhi in the 16th century to dominate much of the Indian
subcontinent by the 17th century. Their lasting political legacy, marked by
enduring administrative structures and governance ideas, profoundly
influenced subsequent rulers. This unparalleled legacy continues to shape
the region's history and governance.
Mughals descended from Genghis
Khan (mother's side) and Timur
(father's side).
Genghis Khan ruled parts of
China and Central Asia.
Timur governed Iran, Iraq, and
modern-day Turkey.
Who were the
Who were the
Mughals?
Mughals?
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The Mughals
The Mughals
(16th to 17th
(16th to 17th
Century)
Century)
I n t r o d u c t i o n
I n t r o d u c t i o n
In the Middle Ages, the Mughal Empire rose to prominence, expanding
from Agra and Delhi in the 16th century to dominate much of the Indian
subcontinent by the 17th century. Their lasting political legacy, marked by
enduring administrative structures and governance ideas, profoundly
influenced subsequent rulers. This unparalleled legacy continues to shape
the region's history and governance.
Mughals descended from Genghis
Khan (mother's side) and Timur
(father's side).
Genghis Khan ruled parts of
China and Central Asia.
Timur governed Iran, Iraq, and
modern-day Turkey.
Who were the
Who were the
Mughals?
Mughals?
Mughals avoided the terms
"Mughal" or "Mongol" due to
Genghis Khan's association with
massacres and competition with
the Uzbegs.
Instead, they took pride in their
Timurid ancestry, as their
ancestor had captured Delhi in
1398.
Who were the
Who were the
Mughals?
Mughals?
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The Mughals
The Mughals
(16th to 17th
(16th to 17th
Century)
Century)
I n t r o d u c t i o n
I n t r o d u c t i o n
In the Middle Ages, the Mughal Empire rose to prominence, expanding
from Agra and Delhi in the 16th century to dominate much of the Indian
subcontinent by the 17th century. Their lasting political legacy, marked by
enduring administrative structures and governance ideas, profoundly
influenced subsequent rulers. This unparalleled legacy continues to shape
the region's history and governance.
Mughals descended from Genghis
Khan (mother's side) and Timur
(father's side).
Genghis Khan ruled parts of
China and Central Asia.
Timur governed Iran, Iraq, and
modern-day Turkey.
Who were the
Who were the
Mughals?
Mughals?
Mughals avoided the terms
"Mughal" or "Mongol" due to
Genghis Khan's association with
massacres and competition with
the Uzbegs.
Instead, they took pride in their
Timurid ancestry, as their
ancestor had captured Delhi in
1398.
Who were the
Who were the
Mughals?
Mughals?
Mughal Military
Mughal Military
Campaigns
Campaigns
Babur, the first Mughal emperor,
seized power in 1526 after defeating
the Sultan of Delhi at the Battle of
Panipat. He had previously ruled
Ferghana from a young age before
taking control of Kabul in 1504,
following years of wandering due
to Uzbeg invasions.