Mughal Empire

Babur

founded the Mughal Empire with the use of artillery and gunpowder; great extent of religious tolerance

Akbar

Known for his policy of religious tolerance and cultural integration, expanding the empire significantly during his reign.

Jizya Tax

ended by Akbar, but brought back by Aurangzeb

Delegated government

established by Akbar; included many Hindus

Divine faith

syncretic religion which placed attention on the emperor as the ruler of religious, ethnic, and social groups

Aurangzeb

devout Muslim; ended trend of religious tolerance, prohibiting Hindu religious practices

Sharia law

Islamic legal system derived from the Quran governing both public and private aspects of life for Muslims.

Sikhism

doSikctrine of monotheistic religion founded in Northern India combining Islam and Hinduism

Sikh

religious minority that became militarized following the persecution of non-Muslims

Bhakti movement

a spiritual and social movement that emphasized the importance of an emotional and personal relationship with God (Hinduism) —> broke down caste barriers to make religion available to all

Portuguese merchants

arrived in India through Mughal Empire seeking trade and profit

Indian Christian communities

religious groups in India that developed under European influence

Mughal Decline

constant territorial expansion made country weak —> British East India Company gained control over India