The Mughal Empire (1536-1857) Flashcards

1
Q

Who was the most famous and feared Mongol ruler?

A

Genghis Khan

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2
Q

Where was the Timurid Empire from?

A

Iran or Persia

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3
Q

Name the Timurid Empire king that expanded into South Asia?

A

Babur

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4
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The Mughal Empire and the Timurid Empire joined to rule…

A

South Asia

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5
Q

Leaders of the Mughal Empire were which religion?

A

Islam

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6
Q

Babur was a descendant of whom?

A

Genghis Khan

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7
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Where did Babur conquer in 1504?

A

Kabul, Afghanistan

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8
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Who did Babur defeat in India in 1526?

A

Sultan of Delhi

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9
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Who is credited with the start of the Mughal Empire?

A

Babur

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10
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Who banished Babur’s son Humayun to Iran?

A

Sher Shah Suri

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11
Q

What is the Mughal Empire credited with?

A

many of civilizations advancements

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12
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What did Sher Shah Suri standardize?

A

land taxes, postal system, national highway, trading routes, and currency of the rupee

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13
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What did Sher Shah Suri patronize?

A

mosques and forts

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14
Q

Humayun was reinstated as a ruler of the Mughal Empire, then died a year later from what?

A

falling down the stairs of his library

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15
Q

Where were the Mongols from?

A

Central Asia

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