Elizabeth 6 - The Mughal Empire Flashcards
1
Q
Who ruled the Mughal empire?
A
The Mughal
Emperor in the 16 centurywas
Akbar the great
He expanded his empire to include
over 100 million
people
1
Q
What was the Mughal empire?
A
The Mughal Empire was the most powerful and wealthy empire in India
2
Q
What did the Mughals believe?
A
Akbar the Great was a
Muslim. butmost
people in his Empire were Hindus and Sikhs
Akbar tolerated other religions and encouraged discussions between them
3
Q
How did the Mughals make a living?
A
-Most Indians were peasant farmers
-Peasants lived in poverty so had to give third of their crops to the emperor
-Wealthy Mughals could afford luxury goods such
as spices, cotton cloth, jewels, and perfumes
4
Q
Who did The Mughal trade with?
A
Portuguese merchants who sailed from Europe
