PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Mughal Empire
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...
Yale University
Avalon Project: An Essay on the East India Trade 1697
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.
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary: The Mughal Empire
Article traces Mughal Empire history mainly through the reigns of its three principle rulers: Babur, Humayun, and Akbar.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: History and Politics of the Mughal Empire
This article surveys the Mughal Empire of India (1526-1857) and traces its origins, names its rulers, and provides historical illustrations and a map.
Other
Dharma Universe: The Real Akbar
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.
Other
Saudi Aramco World: The Diplomacy of the Sons
An article covering the conquest of Timur, otherwise known as Tamerlane.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bichitr, Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings
This miniature painting, "Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings", depicts the ruler Jahangir of the Mughal Dynasty among other important leaders.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Indian History Sourcebook: England, India, and the East Indies 1617
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...
Other
The Mughal Legacy: The Golden Age of Northern India 1526 1858
This site describes the Mughal dynasty. It shows how the dynasty took power. Gives links to monarchs of the dynasty.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: Aurangzeb: A Political History
The political history of Aurangzeb.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: The Portuguese in India: The Early Phase Part I
An article regarding this tumultuous period of Indian history.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: History and Politics: Shivaji
Shivaji Bhonsle, venerated in Maharashtra as the father of "the Maratha nation."
University of California
Ucla: Manas: History and Politics: Babar
A background of the life of Babar.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Asian Architecture
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.
Other
The Establishment of the Mughal Empire: Babur
This page provides a brief summary of the beginnings of the Mughal Empire.