Follow the fortunes of the Mughal Emperors, rulers of Northern India from the 1500s to the 1800s. What were their contributions to the religious, political and cultural life of northern India and how can we explain the decline of their powers in the 1700s and 1800s? Tutor: T Hussain.
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Until the late 1600s, the Muslim Mughal Emperors of India were by reputation promoters of peace, religious tolerance, and patrons of art, literature, science and architecture, leading to the creation of Persian influenced, iconic sites like the Lahore Fort and Taj Mahal. The era also witnessed a remarkable acceleration in the population growth of India and the expansion of India’s trading powers, and by the early 1700s India contributed approximately 25% of the global cloth trade. On this one-day workshop we will explore Mughal military innovations; administrative policies and the role of Hindus in Mughal administration; the myths and reality of the Emperors’ courts and lifestyle; science, culture and language; the significance of religion, religious tolerance and the rise of rival Indian powers; and the impact of European trading and political expansion, including the transference to British Crown rule in 1858. What led the last Emperor, Bahadur Shah II, to describe himself as ‘a handful of dust, that’s all?’.
What will we cover?
• Foundations: military and administrative expansion in northern India • Trade & wealth: textile manufacturing, indigo, salt and tobacco • Life at the court of the Mughal Emperors • Culture: literature, language and architecture • Science and the observatories • Religion, religious tolerance and religious persecution • Rival Empire builders: The Marathas, Europeans & British expansion in India.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Evaluate the significance of military and administrative expansion by the Mughal Emperors in India • Assess the contribution of the Mughal emperors to science & the arts • Recognise the importance of religious tolerance, how it varied according to the policies implemented by different rulers, and the impact it had on social stability in India • Evaluate the significance of the East India Company & expansion of European/British trading and political power in India on the Mughal Empire.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No prior knowledge required and everyone is welcome. However, a good standard of reading, writing and speaking English is essential. As with all of our courses curiosity, an open mind, and willingness to engage in any class debates, discussions and activities is more important than any particular skills.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
PowerPoint will be used to illustrate key points. You will be encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas in a relaxed and friendly environment. Reading is encouraged but is not obligatory.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other expenses other than note-taking materials. You are not expected to purchase any reading material.
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What led the last Emperor, Bahadur Shah II, to describe himself as ‘a handful of dust, that’s all?’.Follow the fortunes of the Mughal Emperors, rulers of Northern India from the 1500s to the 1800s. What were their contributions to the religious, political and cultural life of northern India and how can we explain the decline of their powers in the 1700s and 1800s? Tutor: T Hussain.• Foundations: military and administrative expansion in northern India <br> • Trade & wealth: textile manufacturing, indigo, salt and tobacco <br> • Life at the court of the Mughal Emperors <br> • Culture: literature, language and architecture <br> • Science and the observatories <br> • Religion, religious tolerance and religious persecution<br> • Rival Empire builders: The Marathas, Europeans & British expansion in India.• Evaluate the significance of military and administrative expansion by the Mughal Emperors in India <br> • Assess the contribution of the Mughal emperors to science & the arts<br> • Recognise the importance of religious tolerance, how it varied according to the policies implemented by different <br> rulers, and the impact it had on social stability in India <br> • Evaluate the significance of the East India Company & expansion of European/British trading and political power in<br> India on the Mughal Empire.No prior knowledge required and everyone is welcome. However, a good standard of reading, writing and speaking English is essential. As with all of our courses curiosity, an open mind, and willingness to engage in any class debates, discussions and activities is more important than any particular skills.PowerPoint will be used to illustrate key points. You will be encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas in a relaxed and friendly environment. Reading is encouraged but is not obligatory.There are no other expenses other than note-taking materials. 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On this one-day workshop we will explore Mughal military innovations; administrative policies and the role of Hindus in Mughal administration; the myths and reality of the Emperors’ courts and lifestyle; science, culture and language; the significance of religion, religious tolerance and the rise of rival Indian powers; and the impact of European trading and political expansion, including the transference to British Crown rule in 1858. What led the last Emperor, Bahadur Shah II, to describe himself as ‘a handful of dust, that’s all?’.Follow the fortunes of the Mughal Emperors, rulers of Northern India from the 1500s to the 1800s. What were their contributions to the religious, political and cultural life of northern India and how can we explain the decline of their powers in the 1700s and 1800s? Tutor: T Hussain.• Foundations: military and administrative expansion in northern India <br> • Trade &amp; wealth: textile manufacturing, indigo, salt and tobacco <br> • Life at the court of the Mughal Emperors <br> • Culture: literature, language and architecture <br> • Science and the observatories <br> • Religion, religious tolerance and religious persecution<br> • Rival Empire builders: The Marathas, Europeans &amp; British expansion in India.• Evaluate the significance of military and administrative expansion by the Mughal Emperors in India <br> • Assess the contribution of the Mughal emperors to science &amp; the arts<br> • Recognise the importance of religious tolerance, how it varied according to the policies implemented by different <br> rulers, and the impact it had on social stability in India <br> • Evaluate the significance of the East India Company &amp; expansion of European/British trading and political power in<br> India on the Mughal Empire.No prior knowledge required and everyone is welcome. 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