TR3.5

Mughals Readings

Exr0n 2021-09-27 Mon 12:00

1 Multicultural empire

1.1 Similarities

  • Manchus and Akbar embraced cultural distinction, allowed religious freedom
  • Brought various ethnicities of officials into court
  • Embraced foreign art and trade ## Differences
  • Akbar embraced and incorporated christianity while Manchus disallowed it because it was too restrictive

1.2 Claims

  • Gilbert Ch5
    • checks and balances were central to akbar's success