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Mughal Empire
India's most glorious era; art, architecture and trade flourished
1526 ๐ฎ๐ณ India Empires & Dynasties
๐ Key Facts
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Founded by Babur after First Battle of Panipat (1526); peaked under Akbar, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb
2
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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Summary
India's most glorious era; art, architecture and trade flourished