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the mughal empire
5.

• when did the mughal empire begin?
• where was the mughal empire located?
• who is considered the greatest mughal emperor?
• what does shah jahan build as a tomb for his wife?
• what do shah jahans sons do to him?
• when does india become \the jewel in the british crown?\

mansa musa
6.

• where did mansa musa rule?
• which faith did he bring to western africa?
• why is his hajj so famous?

Explanation:

For The Mughal Empire:

1. The Mughal Empire's start is marked by Babur's invasion and victory.
2. It occupied most of the Indian subcontinent.
3. Akbar expanded and unified the empire most effectively.
4. Shah Jahan built this iconic marble tomb for Mumtaz Mahal.
5. His sons fought a succession war; Aurangzeb imprisoned him.
6. This title came after the British took direct control.

For Mansa Musa:

1. He ruled the wealthy West African Mali Empire.
2. He promoted and spread this Abrahamic faith across the region.
3. His lavish spending on the pilgrimage disrupted local economies.

Answer:

The Mughal Empire

• When did the Mughal Empire begin? 1526, after Babur's victory at the First Battle of Panipat
• Where was the Mughal Empire located? Most of the Indian subcontinent (modern-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan)
• Who is considered the greatest Mughal emperor? Akbar the Great
• What does Shah Jahan build as a tomb for his wife? The Taj Mahal
• What do Shah Jahan's sons do to him? They fought a war of succession, and Aurangzeb imprisoned Shah Jahan in the Agra Fort until his death
• When does India become "The Jewel in the British Crown?" 1858, after the British Raj was established following the Sepoy Mutiny

Mansa Musa

• Where did Mansa Musa rule? The Mali Empire (in West Africa)
• Which faith did he bring to western Africa? Islam
• Why is his Hajj so famous? He brought an enormous amount of gold and spent lavishly during his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, devaluing gold in regions he traveled through and drawing global attention to the Mali Empire's wealth