ICSE Class 7 History & Civics, Unit 5: The Mughal Empire

What this unit aims at

The theme will expose children to the Mughal Empire and enable them to understand why and how it became the most important Empire of the later period of Medieval Indian History. The Empire stretched over a vast area of the Indian subcontinent and had a rich diversity of people and cultures. The children will also be able to appreciate the Mughal Art and Architecture which form a part of the rich heritage of India.

Your child should be able to

• trace the emergence of the Mughal dynasty in India
• identify the factors that led to the conquest of India by Babur
• analyse the achievements and failures of Mughal emperors
• discuss the impact of Sher Shah Suri on the Mughal empire
• discuss and appreciate the administration, foreign policy, relation with regional kings and Din-e-Illahi of Akbar
• discuss Jahangir and Shah Jahan as the patrons of art and architecture
• evaluate the influence of the legacy this period left behind
• examine the rise of regional powers posing a threat to the Mughal empire

Key concepts in this unit

• Concerns An overview of the Mughal
• Empire.
• The first battle of Panipat and establishment of Mughal Empire.
• Babur and Humayun Sher Shah Suri – The great administrator.
• A case study of Akbar and his times. (relation with other rulers, administration, revenue system, religious policy).
• Jahangir and Nur Jahan.
• Jahangir’s and Shah Jahan’s patronage of architecture.
• Aurangzeb and his Deccan policy.
• Decline of the Mughal Empire
• Concerns