How did the Mughal Empire develop?
The Mughal dynasty ruled large parts of South Asia from the sixteenth century with changing boundaries.
Historical context and developments
Babur’s campaigns opened the way; under Akbar, administration, revenue systems and relations with communities expanded. Court art, architecture and commerce engaged local traditions. The empire did not govern every part of the subcontinent uniformly.
Consequences and interpreting sources
Regional powers and European companies reshaped central authority in the eighteenth century. History extends beyond the Taj Mahal or any one ruler’s reputation to the experiences of the governed.
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