Mughal India

2. This European power established a major trading post in Pondicherry.
4. The British victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked the beginning of their colonial rule in India.
8. The Mughal emperor who encouraged the development of arts, sciences, and literature in India.
9. Mughal Empire’s capital, renowned for its architectural beauty.
10. Name of the trading company set up by the British in India.
11. Local Indian warrior group that grew increasingly militarized due to conflicts with the Mughals.
12. The founder of the Mughal Empire who defeated the Sultan of Delhi at the Battle of Panipat.
13. Mughal period was a blend of Persian, Indian, and Islamic cultural influences.
16. Mughal Emperor known for consolidating his power through alliances with local leaders.
19. Revenue collection system developed under the Mughal Empire for agricultural taxes.
20. Emperor who reimposed the jizya tax on non-Muslims.
21. Group of people who were the primary supporters of the Democratic Republican Party.

1. The European country that first established a significant presence in India in Goa.
3. Tax imposed by Aurangzeb on non-Muslims.
5. The primary economic activity of the majority of people in Mughal India.
6. Religion that emerged in Punjab during the Mughal era, founded by Guru Nanak.
7. Iconic monument built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
14. The Mughal Emperor known for his conservative policies and expansion of the empire to its greatest territorial extent.
15. Mughal Emperor who promoted religious tolerance and expanded the empire extensively.
17. Traditional Indian garment popularized during Mughal rule.
18. Coastal city where the British set up one of their main trading posts in India.