Ruler Notes

Babur

No eras of peace, lost Samarkland and Fergana to head south to Kabul

ascended the throne when he was 12, conquered Kabul, captured Delhi, considered a national hero in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Founded Mughal dynasty in 16th century, brought gunpowder to India, brought Indian subcontinent under one domain

inherited the title as Emir of Fergana from his father, lots of conflict in his rule, established a kingdom in modern Afghanistan, successfully took over Delhi Sultanate and founded Mughal Dynasty

Sunni Muslim, spoke Turkic, very physically fit and exercised a lot, swam

Akbar

couldn’t read and write, failed faith, flawed education system and rebellions,

extended Mughal power over most of the Indian subcontinent, reformed and strengthened his central financial system, won loyalty of non-muslims

born October 15th, 1556 ascended Mughal, 1556 Battle of Paniput, 1562 got married, 1572 annexed Gujrat,

became king at 13 in 1556, ended Bairam Khan’s regency and took control, defeated Maharana

Muslim but took interest in other religions, liked playing chess and flying kites, slept four hours per night

Jahangir

turning to the sikhs to protection when Khusaru rebelled, tried to promote islam in Mongol state

strong economy, first Indian emperor to allow an Englishman on the court, fond of Mughal painting and culture, skilled military leader

Chain of Justice- bells hung from a fort and stone river that allowed communication between populace and king12 rules of conduct to demonstrate concern for welfare of the peopletreaty with mewmar

inherited the throne from his dad when he was 22, developed an empire with centralized gov and bureaucracy, sense of justice and architecture

heavy drinker, encouraged persian culture, opium eater, sensitivity to nature, 20 wives, painted

Shah Jahan

expeditions that nearly bankrupted his family and his son overthrew him`

success against the deccan, considered tolerant towards Hindu subjects, expanded Mughal empire

built the Taj Mahal, also built the Moti and Jami Masjids (Pearl and Great Mosques)

after the death of father, he defeated his brother and crowned himself emperor