The Mughal Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Mughal Empire in South Asia and the Impact the Mughals Had on the History of India

by Captivating History

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Mughal Empire, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside! The Mughal Empire, also known as the Moghul Empire, lasted for about three centuries, and at its peak, it covered 3.2 million square kilometers, from the outer borders of the Indus Basin in the west to the highlands of Assam and Bangladesh in the east, and from Afghanistan and Kashmir in the north to the Deccan Plateau in the south. The Mughal Empire also took the territories of what used to be known as Hindustan in the northern Indian subcontinent. With such a large territory came many diverse peoples, roughly numbering 150 million souls. The name “Mughal” comes from the Persian word for Mongols, which, over time, came to mean only the Islamic people of Babur’s dynasty in India. During its peak, the Mughal Empire was one of humanity’s most powerful and richest political entities, overshadowed maybe only by contemporary China. The empire relied on its military, and as such, most of its income was spent on supplying and maintaining the most modern army of the period. The rulers relied on conquest, which would reward the most loyal soldiers and bring new lands and people who would farm it.In The Mughal A Captivating Guide to the Mughal Empire in South Asia and the Impact the Mughals Had on the History of India, you will discover topics such Origins of the Mughal EmpireIn the New LandHumayun of the Mughal EmpireThe Empire under Emperor AkbarOne Hundred Years of the Mughal Empire (1605–1707)The Decline and Fragmentation of the Empire (1707–1857)The Final Generations of the Mughals (1748–1857)Memory of the Mughal EmpireAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of the Mughal Empire, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Genres: History, Nonfiction

116 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2020

Reviews

[JimC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Superficial

The problem with short summaries of things like empires is that they rarely go into the depth necessary for one to truly appreciate the scope and magnitude of an empire like the Mughals. Separate chapters dealing with military matters, literature and poetry, and architecture, just to mention a few would have added a needed depth and flavor to the book.

[Jerry Jares · Rating 4 out of 5]

If there was anything about the Mughal Empire in my world history class, I napped while it was discussed. Really, I mostly remember Roman, European, and Chinese history in those days, not Indian history. In the realm of human history, the Mughals were only a dynasty for about 300 years. During that short blip in human history, something magical emerged -- the Taj Mahal.

I thought the book explained much about the Mughal leadership when, on page 60, it said, "Since the inheritance of the Mughal Empire was not regulated by the law of primogeniture, the princes had to earn the inheritance of the throne through their military successes and through the power and influence they had in the court." Because of the strife between potential leaders, civil wars and rebellions were common. As with many other empires, fratricide and incarceration of family members was the common way to rise to the top.

I was surprised to see that Sharia law was instituted in India by Aurangzeb (one of Shah Jahan's sons, and the last significant Mughal leader).

My favorite part of this book was the ending pages that talked about the common people and their ways of life. Because of the heat, Indians only wore enough to cover their 'private parts.' Where the weather was colder, of course, the people wore more clothes. There was a very interesting discussion of the differences between Muslims and Hindi in the country. The explanation of life in the 'Harems' was the best I've read so far. Also in the closing pages was a fascinating explanation that Muslims and Hindi did not affect each other, even though they occupied the same territory. This book is well worth the reader's time.

[Ruth Harwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember about a decade ago reading a book about Babur, though I know I didn't get further than that first book in the series about these Indian Warlords. They held most of India during the 16th century until the East India Company (yep, we Brits are good at 'owning' other people, aren't we) removed their last puppet. Not info you wouldn't find in your simple google search or history lesson!
This book deals with the ascension and decline of this family empire: the good leaders, the bad, the ugly...
It's not a long book - no long in-depth study here, but a more accessible and enjoyable book that gives the interesting parts of a biography instead of the cost of cloth in their reign... am I jaded about the biographical habit of listing costs & their contemporary comparisons? Oh dear...
Anyone who'd like to know more about world history instead of having a more eurocentric preference would love this - there are a few of these, as evidenced by the previous book about India I reviewed. This one is worth reading - a few hours - because the Indian history books are longer than any but the Chinese if I'm honest, these being two of the most developed nations and diverse societies, completely exotic to us Brits on the opposite side of the world, and there are so many other 'families' of warlords and their offspring who took this empire and shaped it into today's India.
Really enjoyed!

[Viva · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty good brief history of the Mughal Empire in the subcontinent. Doesn't go into great detail but does so enough for the casual or beginning reader. I learned quite a bit and the book covers everything from military to a bit of culture and religion. Starts from Babur and ends at the Raj. I got this as a free kindle book and I highly recommend it to everyone who has an interest in this area.

My take:
Invasion of India by Central Asians. Basically started at Afghanistan and kept going down. The whole period was relatively short in time and the ruling Mughals never really integrated with the people they ruled. Because their society didn't practice primogeniture, most of the time this resulted in fighting and instability every time a ruler died. This and the constant fighting with surrounding kingdoms did not lead to a very stable time. They can be compared with the Yuan dynasty in China, came and went and didn't leave much behind. The wikipedia entry for the Mughal dynasty is one of the saddest I've ever seen.

[Jonathan Fidis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This history spans nearly three centuries and provides a very broad overview of the Mughal Empire. I found myself confused by the important figures occasionally due to many names suddenly appearing. However, I was able to follow the chronology quite easily and understand the impacts made by each emperor and conquest.

[George Polansky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and interesting read.

[Anjalica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting and educational. Good information.

[Harlanmontague · Rating 2 out of 5]

Annoying grammatical errors. Is it poor proofreading or AI generated?

[Paul A · Rating 3 out of 5]

As with the rest of the books in this series, this is a good introduction to the topic, but it lacks depth beyond the dates and locations of historical events. There are a few interesting sections covering culture, religion, and daily life in the Mughal Empire, but these tend to be broad generalizations with little scholarly research. A good place to start, but if you're interested in the topic, you will likely not be stopping here.