The Mughal Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Mughal Empire in South Asia and the Impact the Mughals Had on the History of India by Captivating History

Author:Captivating History [History, Captivating]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-12T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5 – One Hundred Years of the Mughal Empire (1605–1707)

Akbar died on October 27th, 1605. He had been suffering from dysentery since October 3rd and was unable to recover. After his death, Akbar was buried in Sikandra, Agra, in a tomb that was an architectural marvel at the time.

The Mughal Empire he left was a secular empire that wanted to emphasize cultural integration. In India, Akbar is praised as a powerful leader who did not rely only on his military power but also on diplomacy. However, in Pakistan, he is often forgotten and not even mentioned as it is believed he weakened Islam with his religious tolerance. Akbar not only accepted Hinduism as the rightful religion of his empire, but he also invited two Christian Jesuits to preach Christianity. However, once they started condemning Islam and speaking against the prophet Muhammad, they were forced to leave the empire.

Akbar was succeeded by his son, Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim. He wasn’t the eldest son, but he was the only surviving one, as the others had died during their infancy. Salim Mirza was known to enjoy earthly pleasures, such as alcohol and his harem. He had twenty wives while he was still a prince and numerous concubines. He was persuaded by his advisors to rebel against Emperor Akbar, and he led an army to start a civil war right before Akbar’s death. However, when Akbar fell ill, Salim Mirza made peace with his father. Salim was also known for his cruelty as he liked to torture his enemies. He was a disobedient son, and Akbar tried to reform him and prepare him for the succession. However, Akbar started favoring his grandson, Khusrau Mirza, instead. He even voiced the idea of making Khusrau his successor and renouncing Salim. However, Akbar had no time to make his will as he suddenly fell ill and soon died.

Jahangir (r. 1605–1627)

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