Ruled most of India and Pakistan in the 16th and 17th centuries, consolidating Muslim faith, arts and culture.
Founded by Babur, a descendant of the Mongol Empire (by now thoroughly Muslim) who crushed the Delhi Sultanate.
Established by 1526, and lasted till 1856, though the last century was a time of decline, with power passing to regional governors and finally to the British.
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A brief account of the Mughal (or Mogul) Empire, which ruled most of India and Pakistan in the 16th and 17th centuries; it also spread Muslim (and particularly Persian) arts and culture in South Asia.
Covers the rise and decline of the Mogul Empire on the Indian sub-continent, from 1500 to 1765 CE.
An excerpt from Francois Bernier's "An Account of India and the Great Moghul" of 1655 CE. Describes Shah Jehan and his rule.
A history of the Mughal Empire; includes maps, biographies of rulers, a timeline, and examples of their arts.
A history of the Mughal Empire; includes maps, biographies of rulers, a timeline, and examples of their arts.
A brief account of the Mughal (or Mogul) Empire, which ruled most of India and Pakistan in the 16th and 17th centuries; it also spread Muslim (and particularly Persian) arts and culture in South Asia.
An excerpt from Francois Bernier's "An Account of India and the Great Moghul" of 1655 CE. Describes Shah Jehan and his rule.
Covers the rise and decline of the Mogul Empire on the Indian sub-continent, from 1500 to 1765 CE.
