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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Mughal Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores India with an in-depth look into the Mughai Empire. Identifies the time period and location of the empire, rulers of the empire, policies of the government, and their views on religion. Describes reasons behind the growth of...
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Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: An Essay on the East India Trade 1697

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a letter written to a lord in 1697 discussing the state of trade with the East, India's riches, and the impact of trade upon the West.
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Handout
University of Calgary

The University of Calgary: The Mughal Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Article traces Mughal Empire history mainly through the reigns of its three principle rulers: Babur, Humayun, and Akbar.
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Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: History and Politics of the Mughal Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys the Mughal Empire of India (1526-1857) and traces its origins, names its rulers, and provides historical illustrations and a map.
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Handout
Other

Dharma Universe: The Real Akbar

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys emperor Akbar, who put the Mughal empire on a firm and stable footing, with a reliable revenue system and with expansion of its borders deeper into Indian heartland.
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Article
Other

Saudi Aramco World: The Diplomacy of the Sons

For Students 9th - 10th
An article covering the conquest of Timur, otherwise known as Tamerlane.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bichitr, Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings

For Students 9th - 10th
This miniature painting, "Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings", depicts the ruler Jahangir of the Mughal Dynasty among other important leaders.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Indian History Sourcebook: England, India, and the East Indies 1617

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Indian History Sourcebook of Fordham University, you can read two accounts dating back to 1617 of the British presence in India through the East India Company. Accounts written by an anonymous Frenchman and by...
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Unit Plan
Other

The Mughal Legacy: The Golden Age of Northern India 1526 1858

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the Mughal dynasty. It shows how the dynasty took power. Gives links to monarchs of the dynasty.
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Handout
University of California

Ucla: Manas: Aurangzeb: A Political History

For Students 9th - 10th
The political history of Aurangzeb.
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Article
University of California

Ucla: Manas: The Portuguese in India: The Early Phase Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
An article regarding this tumultuous period of Indian history.
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Article
University of California

Ucla: Manas: History and Politics: Shivaji

For Students 9th - 10th
Shivaji Bhonsle, venerated in Maharashtra as the father of "the Maratha nation."
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Article
University of California

Ucla: Manas: History and Politics: Janangir

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Emperor Jahangir.
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Article
University of California

Ucla: Manas: History and Politics: Babar

For Students 9th - 10th
A background of the life of Babar.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Asian Architecture

For Students 2nd - 6th
History for Kids presents a history of ancient Asian architecture. Students learn about the structure, cities and buildings of the cultures of the ancient Indus Valley.
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Handout
Other

The Establishment of the Mughal Empire: Babur

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a brief summary of the beginnings of the Mughal Empire.