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Mughal Empire

India's most glorious era; art, architecture and trade flourished

1526 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India Empires & Dynasties

๐Ÿ‘‘ Key Facts

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Founded by Babur after First Battle of Panipat (1526); peaked under Akbar, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb

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Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jama Masjid โ€” architectural legacy that still defines India

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India produced ~25% of world GDP (c. 1700) โ€” the wealthiest economy on Earth

India produced 25% of global GDP under the Mughals โ€” the wealthiest empire on Earth

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๐Ÿ‘‘ Empires & Dynasties

Region

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

Year

1526

Summary

India's most glorious era; art, architecture and trade flourished