Mughal India

4. The religion followed by the Mughal emperors. Many of them tried to rule fairly over both Muslim and non-Muslim subjects.
7. Accepting and respecting different beliefs and religions. Akbar is known for promoting religious tolerance.
8. A white marble tomb built by Shah Jahan, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
11. The religion followed by the majority of people in India during the Mughal period.
12. A large area of land ruled by one leader or government, often including many different peoples and cultures.
13. One of the most famous Mughal emperors, known for expanding the empire and promoting religious tolerance.

1. A Mughal emperor famous for building the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
2. A powerful empire that ruled most of India from the early 1500s to the mid-1700s, founded by Babur in 1526.
3. The main language of the Mughal court and administration, showing the influence of Central Asian culture.
5. The founder of the Mughal Empire in India. He invaded from Central Asia and won the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
6. A slow loss of power. The Mughal Empire began to decline in the late 1600s due to weak rulers, rebellions, and foreign invasions.
8. Buying and selling goods. The Mughal Empire was rich because of strong trade links, especially in spices, textiles, and gems.
9. The ruler of an empire. In Mughal India, the emperor had absolute power and was seen as chosen by God.
10. A special tax that non-Muslims were sometimes required to pay under Muslim rule. Akbar stopped it; later emperors brought it back.