The Mughal Empire was established in Northern India by Babur, who conquered the region and founded the Mughal dynasty. Akbar became the most effective Mughal ruler when he came to power at age 13, abolishing taxes on non-Muslims and including some Hindus in government, while still endorsing periodic slaughter of non-Muslims as commanded by the Quran. The British East India Company later exiled the last Mughal Emperor and imposed direct British rule over India.

1. Mughal Empire

2. • Babur (the Tiger) was leader of the Turkish-
Mongul tribes

3. • Conquered Northern India
• Established the Mughal dynasty

4. • Practiced jihad and slaughtered all opposition
• Rebuilt India according to Islamic law

5. • Akbar was the most effective Mughal ruler
• Came to power when he was 13

6. • Abolished tax on non-muslims
• Had some Hindus in government

7. • Still endorsed periodic slaughter of non-
Muslims as commanded in the Qur’an

8. • Mughal ruler Shah Alam II agreed to offer of
protection from the British East India
Company

9. • Later this company exiled the last Mughal
Emperor and imposed direct rule