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Period

Mughal Empire

1526–1857 CE

The Mughal Empire ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from 1526 to 1857 through conquest, provincial administration, court culture and alliances with regional elites.

Related people for Mughal Empire

Akbar1542–1605 Jahangir I1569–1627 Mahatma Gandhi1869–1948 Shah Jahan1592–1666

Books

4 Best Novels About the Mughal Empire

Raiders from the North

by Alex Rutherford

First published 2009 · Empire of the Moghul · 4.0(6,501)

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Coromandel!

by John Masters

First published 1955 · Savage Family Chronicles · 3.3(16)

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In the Land of the Mogul

by Geoffrey Trease

First published 1938 · 2.8(4)

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The Miniaturist

by Kunal Basu

First published 2003 · 3.4(292)

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Non-Fiction

4 Best Non-Fiction Books About the Mughal Empire

Histories, biographies and reference works are listed separately from the historical novels above.

Taj Mahal

by Hourly History

History of India · 4.1(328)

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Mughal Empire

by Hourly History

History of India · 4.1(308)

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The Mughal Empire

by Captivating History

Exploring India’s Past · 4.1(109)

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History of India

by Hourly History

History of India · 4.0(640)

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