Mughal+Empire

PERSIA of the Mughal Empire


 * P-** Absolute rule; divided into provinces and districts giving local governors land rights; main source of government revenue were taxes; bureaucratic style with Muslim minority in control of government; Ruled by Babur and Akbar; Aurangzeb created a stricter society and tried to banish drinking, gambling, sati, and encouraged conversion to Islam


 * E-** Agriculturally based; manufactured cotton textiles; Akbar abolished tax on non-muslims; large artisan guilds regulated prices of goods produced; Europe desired these cloths and exchanged them for other Asian goods or coinage (trade boomed)


 * R-** Hinduism majority; Islam minority; Islam was religion of ruling class; religious tolerance under Babur and Akbar


 * S-**Akbar made reforms that would benefit his subjects and his people of the empire. This helped improved the lives of people and created greater roles for women; Akbar pushed for social changes the he believed that would benefit his subjects ; Much of Akbar's reform involved role of women in society; women could own land; removed sati (when a widow jumps into the ceremonial fire with her dead husband); more equality for all


 * I-** Advanced metallurgy; invented the globe; adopted the use of gunpowder; advances in architecture


 * A-** Taj Mahal; symmetrical and decorative designs; Islam influence; reflecting pools more prevalent; useful building were becoming more ornate.