Mughal

Subcontinent's Islamic rulers

Mughal refers to the Muslim dynasty of Turkic-Mongol origin that ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th to the mid-19th century.

The empire produced iconic architecture including the Taj Mahal and was known for its wealth, artistic patronage, and administrative innovations.

As an adjective, Mughal describes things relating to this empire or its distinctive artistic and architectural style: Mughal miniature paintings, Mughal gardens.

The spelling Mogul is also used, particularly when referring to powerful business figures.

dynasty

Akbar

Mughal dynasty leader

successionFollowing in order
emperorMale ruler of empire
princeRoyal family male

Shah Jahan · heir · sultanate · reign · throne · lineage · royal court · coronation · regency

architecture

Taj Mahal

Marble mausoleum in Agra

Red FortMughal-era Delhi fortress
minaretMosque tower with balcony
domeRounded vault forming roof

arch · marble · inlay · calligraphy · mausoleum · mosque · hammam · caravanserai · garden · pavilion

opulence

grandeur

Impressive splendor and scale

magnificenceImpressive beauty or scale
splendorImpressive, striking beauty
palatialLavishly grand and spacious

extravagance · lavishness · jewels · gems · emeralds · rubies · Peacock Throne · gold · silver · silk

empire

Delhi

India's capital territory

AgraNorth Indian heritage city
BengalPartition-split South Asian territory
PunjabSouth Asian agricultural region

Lahore · British East India Company · conquest · taxation · administration · provincial · annexation · tribute · sovereignty

art

miniature painting

Small detailed painted artwork

illuminationProvision of light
manuscriptOriginal text before publication
calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art

portraiture · hunting scene · court scene · gold leaf · pigment · atelier · naturalism · floral motif · patronage

Mughal

Akbar

Taj Mahal

grandeur

Delhi

miniature painting

Mughal

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