Moghul
Subcontinent dynasty member
Moghul is a variant spelling of Mughal, referring to the Muslim dynasty that ruled much of India from the 16th to 19th centuries, or to a member of that ruling class.
Extended to mean any powerful person, especially in business or entertainment: a media moghul, Hollywood moghuls.
The spelling mogul is now more common for both senses.
Male ruler of empire
- AkbarMughal dynasty leader
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- DelhiIndia's capital territory
- AgraNorth Indian heritage city
Shah Jahan · subcontinent · nawab · Rajput · sovereignty · succession · reign · court
Marble mausoleum in Agra
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- minaretMosque tower with balcony
- courtyardEnclosed open-air space
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
sandstone · symmetry · arches · inlay · tomb · mosque · fortress · Red Fort
Forcible entry into territory
- empireDomain under unified control
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
- expansionIncrease in scope
campaign · armies · siege · battle · cavalry · artillery · gunpowder · annexation
emperor
Male ruler of empire
Shah Jahan · Agra · subcontinent · nawab · Rajput · sovereignty · succession · reign · court · harem
Taj Mahal
Marble mausoleum in Agra
marble · sandstone · symmetry · arches · inlay · tomb · mosque · fortress · Red Fort · mausoleum
invasion
Forcible entry into territory
- empireDomain under unified control
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
expansion · campaign · armies · siege · battle · cavalry · artillery · gunpowder · annexation · resistance
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
gems · gold · brocade · silk · velvet · Peacock Throne · jewels · pearls · rubies · emeralds
biryani
Spiced layered rice dish
naan · tandoori · rogan josh · makhani · kofta · paratha · raita · saffron · cardamom · rosewater
MoghulBritish Raj
Imperial rule over India
British Empire · East India Company · colonial rule · Viceroy · colonial India
Moghulnobody
Inconsequential person
small fry · little guy · underling · peon · small-timer