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The Mughal Empire originated in Persia and spread to parts of present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. They established a powerful empire that encompassed a large territory in the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

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What was the district called during mughal period?

During the Mughal period in India, administrative regions were known as "sarkar" or "subah" rather than districts. These were further divided into smaller units like parganas and tehsils for efficient governance.


Where did the mughal empire expand to?

The Mughal Empire expanded across much of the Indian subcontinent, including present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan. Its empire reached its peak in the 17th century under Emperor Aurangzeb's rule, covering a vast territory through conquest and alliances.


Where was the Mughal Empire located?

The Mughal empire was an Islamic imperial power that ruled the Indian subcontinent which began in 1526, invaded and ruled most of Hindustan (South Asia) by the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and ended in the mid-19th century. The Mughal Emperors were descendants of the Timurids, and at the height of their power around 1700, they controlled most of the Indian Subcontinent---extending from Bengal in the east to Balochistan in the west, Kashmir in the north, and to the Kaveri basin in the south.


When the Mughal Empire fell in 1857 it became a colony of what continent?

The Empire became a colony of the British Empire (United Kingdom), so technically it was a colony of Europe.


What role did the Yamuna play in the layout of the new Mughal city at Shahjahanabad?

The Mughal city of Shahjahanabad was built on the side of the River Yamuna and the Emperor's palace commanded the river front. Only special nobles like Dara Shukoh (his eldest son) was given access to the river. Others had to built their homes away from the River.