Chapter 6, Section 3

1. Chapter 6, Section 3 How did the Mogul Invasion influence Indian society?

2. Their keys to success included advanced weapons, including artillery, and skilled negotiation tactics. The Moguls came from the mountains north of the Indus River Valley. They were led by Babur.

3. Bābur's forces crossed the Khyber Pass into India, and conquered much of North India. Babur: Leader of the Moguls. Descendent of Genghis Khan.

4. Mogul ruler Akbar was born a Muslim, but he showed a keen interest in other religions and tolerated Hindu practices. Akbar was tolerant in his administration of the government. Peace brought political stability. Trade and manufacturing flourished.

5. Shah Jahan’s rule was marred by growing domestic problems. His military campaigns and expensive building projects put a heavy strain on the imperial finances and compelled him to raise taxes, increasing poverty.

6. As a devout Muslim he attempted to eliminate India's social evils. His policies led to Hindu outcries and a number of revolts against imperial authority. Aurangzeb expanded India’s boundaries, but constant warfare and religious intolerance made his subjects resentful.

7. Suttee: the Hindu custom of cremating a widow on her husband’s funeral pyre.

8. The practice of isolating women, for example, was followed by many upper-class Hindus. The Moguls placed certain restrictions on women under their interpretations of Islamic law, which were adopted by Hindus.

9. The Moguls brought together Persian and Indian influences in a new and beautiful architectural style. This style is best symbolized by the Taj Mahal, built under Shāh Jahān.

10. The arrival of the British hastened the decline of the Mogul Empire. The French were attracted to compete for trade in India, but they were fought off by the British. They also defeated the moguls, and the East India Co. was given license to tax Indians around Calcutta.