India

Who founded the Mughal Empire?

Babur.

How did the TA describe Babur?

A warrior-scholar.

What religion did the Mughal rulers follow?

Islam.

What other major religious communities lived under Mughal rule?

Hindus and Sikhs.

Which Mughal emperor was known for religious tolerance?

Akbar.

What was Akbar's basic religious policy?

Tolerance and greater unity among different religious groups.

What was the Divine Faith associated with?

Akbar's attempt to promote religious unity.

Who ordered the Taj Mahal built?

Shah Jahan.

Why was the Taj Mahal built?

As a mausoleum for Shah Jahan's wife after her death.

What is sati?

The burning or immolation of a widow connected with her husband's funeral.

Which caste did the TA place at the top of the hierarchy?

Brahmins.

Which group did the TA place at the bottom of the hierarchy?

Dalits.

Who was Aurangzeb?

A Mughal ruler associated with major expansion and religious crackdowns.

What problem did the TA associate with Aurangzeb's rule?

Overexpansion and religious unrest weakened control.