Mughal Empire

Question 1

Rise of Islam in India

Answer 1

The Gupta empire fell causing India to break into smaller kingdoms. Muslim traders show up and invade northern india. This brought over Islam.

Question 2

Timurid Invasion

Answer 2

Timur invaded the Delhi sultanate. He also fought with elephants.

Question 3

Capture of Delhi

Answer 3

Timur captured Delhi which caused citizens to revolt. Timur made all citizens bring him 2 heads but they didn’t have enough so everyone left. Then Timur left.

Question 4

Delhi Sultanate

Answer 4

They were very tolerant of other religions and wanted to spread the word of Islam.

Question 5

Weakening of Delhi Sultanate

Answer 5

With them weakening left the empire open to invasion.

Question 6

Babur

Answer 6

Was called “the tiger”. He attempted to conquer Asia but failed and instead conquered the Delhi sultanate. He founded the Mughal (mongol) empire.

Question 7

Akbar the Great

Answer 7

He was Babur’s grandson and was only 13 when he took over. He preached religious tolerance and lowered taxes. He died in 1605 and his son succeeded him.

Question 8

Jahangir

Answer 8

He tried to overthrow his father. He adopted Persian culture and his wife ruled when he was sick.

Question 9

Sikhism

Answer 9

A mix of islam and Hinduism. They believe in one god and reincarnation. They wear turbans, never cut their hair and always carry a knife

Question 10

Shah Jahan

Answer 10

Jahangir’s son. He built the Taj Mahal and moved the capital to Delhi. He hated other religions and raised taxes.

Question 11

Aurangzeb

Answer 11

Shah Jahan Got sick and Aurangzeb took over. Aurangzeb killed all his rivals and declared himself emperor. He destroyed temples and made his elephants crust protesters.

Question 12

Decline of the Mughal Empire

Answer 12

Because of Aurangzeb being so harsh, people revolted. This caused invasions, destruction and a civil war. Eventually England took control of india.