The foundation of the Mughal Empire
I can explain how the Mughal Empire was founded.
The foundation of the Mughal Empire
I can explain how the Mughal Empire was founded.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- No single power ruled over India at the start of the 16th century.
- The Mughals came from Central Asia and were led by Babur.
- The Mughals invaded India in 1525 and achieved important military victories in 1526 and 1527.
- The Delhi Sultanate suffered from divisions before the Mughal invasion.
- Many historians date the foundation of the Mughal Empire to 1526.
Keywords
Sultanate - a sultanate is a Muslim state or country ruled by a sultan
Empire - an empire is a collection of territories or countries ruled by a single person or government
Descendant - a person who is related to you and who lives after you is known as a descendant
Conquer - if you conquer something you have taken control of it, usually by using force
Nobles - nobles are people from the highest social group in some countries
Common misconception
Prior to the Mughal conquest, India was all ruled by a single state.
Multiple states ruled over India prior to Babur's successful invasion from 1525-27. In northern India this included a mix of Muslim and Hindu-led states.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
a group of territories ruled over by one person or group of people
the exchange of goods
the religion of Muslim people
the religion of Sikh people
the religion of Hindu people
Q2.Where is the Indian subcontinent located?
Q3.Put these historical empires in order, starting with the earliest.
Q4.Which centuries did the Mughal Empire exist in?
Q5.Which factors can help empires expand?
Q6.Put these historical figures in order of when they ruled, starting with the earliest.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What keyword describes taking control of something, usually by force?
Q2.What year do many historians date the foundation of the Mughal Empire to?
Q3.Match the keyword to its correct definition.
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