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Mughal Empire
• Babur (the Tiger) was leader of the Turkish-Mongul tribes
• Conquered Northern India• Established the Mughal dynasty
• Practiced jihad and slaughtered all opposition• Rebuilt India according to Islamic law
• Akbar was the most effective Mughal ruler• Came to power when he was 13
• Abolished tax on non-muslims• Had some Hindus in government
• Still endorsed periodic slaughter of non-Muslims as commanded in the Qur’an
• Mughal ruler Shah Alam II agreed to offer of protection from the British East India Company
• Later this company exiled the last Mughal Emperor and imposed direct rule