WH2.1A Who were the Mughals? VIDEO

What was the main reason Babur turned his attention to India?

• He was invited by Sultan Ibrahim Lodi.

• He sought to escape the harsh Central Asian climate.

• He struggled to gain a foothold among ambitious princes in Central Asia.

• He wanted to establish trade routes with the Indian Ocean.

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How did Emperor Akbar help bring people together inside the diverse Mughal Empire?

• He forced all subjects to convert to Islam.

• He appointed members of the Hindu majority to high government positions.

• He banned all religious debates.

• He focused solely on military expansion.

What important role did Nur Jahan have while her husband Jahangir was emperor?

• She led military campaigns to expand the empire.

• She designed the Taj Mahal.

• She took the reins as co-ruler due to his addictions.

• She established new trade routes with European powers.

Which of the following caused the Mughal Empire to grow weaker in the 1700s (18th century)?

• A series of devastating natural disasters.

• Frequent transitions of power and internal crises.

• Invasions from neighboring empires.

• A sudden decrease in agricultural productivity.

How did the British East India Company get so much power in India?

• By forming alliances with the Mughal emperors.

• By offering military support to regional rulers who broke away from Mughal control.

• By directly conquering all Mughal territories.

• By establishing a monopoly on all Indian trade.