a sultanate is a Muslim state or country ruled by a sultan

an empire is a collection of territories or countries ruled by a single person or government

a person who is related to you and who lives after you is known as a descendant

if you conquer something you have taken control of it, usually by using force

nobles are people from the highest social group in some countries

The foundation of the Mughal Empire

History

Pupils' understanding of the importance of India and the way in which it was governed, will be built upon through their future studies of the East India Company (Y8) and the growth of Empire (Y9).

Pupils will already have an understanding of the Empire and conquests from their studies of medieval Mali (Y7) and the expansion of English settlers in the Americas (Y8). Pupils will also have an understanding of the importance of trade, as informed by their knowledge of the trade links developed across Europe during the Crusades (Y7).

The Mughal Empire: how important was violence to the Mughal conquests in India?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What keyword describes taking control of something, usually by force?

What year do many historians date the foundation of the Mughal Empire to?

a Muslim state or country ruled by a sultan

a person who is related to you and who lives after you

people from the highest social group in some countries

the king or ruler of a Muslim state or country

Match the keyword to its correct definition. 

Which group made up the majority of India’s population at the start of the 16th century?

the Delhi Sultanate did not have enough weapons

Babur promised to reward nobles who changed sides

some nobles disliked the way Ibrahim Lodi ruled

the Delhi Sultanate was too weak and tired from fighting other wars

Why did some powerful groups in the Delhi Sultanate not resist the Mughal invasion?

a group of territories ruled over by one person or group of people

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Where is the Indian subcontinent located?

Put these historical empires in order, starting with the earliest.

Which centuries did the Mughal Empire exist in?

Put these historical figures in order of when they ruled, starting with the earliest.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The foundation of the Mughal Empire

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.