Islamic Empire in IndiaThe “Mughal” Empire

What’s a Mughal?What’s the Islamic Empire?

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By Muhammad (632 AD)

Muhammad had a vision from the angel, Gabriel

Gabriel told Muhammad to preach to the world that there is only one God and his name is Allah

Islam is devoted to worshipping one God.

The same God, by the way, as Christians and Jews!

Islam caught on fast!!

Invasions by Muslims into India created what we call the Mughal Empire

1526-1707

What was the Mughal empire?The Islamic empire in India –

That’s why 20% of Indians are Muslim, even today

We use the word “mogul” in English

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A Clash of BeliefsIslam

• 1. Muslims eat beef. Pork is sacred

• 2. Muslims worship only one God, like Christians.

• 3. According to Islam, all people are equal.

• 4. Muslims forbidden to drink alcohol, so it’s illegal.

Hinduism

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5. If you were the Mughal ruler of India how would you get the Hindu population to obey you?

Learning Targets:How did Islam come to exist?

Muhammad, started the religion in 600’s AD, expanded the empire. They eventually conquered India.What was the Mughal empire?

The Islamic Empire when it ruled India