South Asia
Political:
Revenues from taxes supported court and bureaucracy. Mughal Empire was established by Prince Babur of India. His forces eventually conquered the Indus and Ganges plains. Babur's grandson took over after his own son passed away. His, grandson Akbar, strongly believed in the military system. He favored hindu's and helped them often to gain higher positions in government. His beliefs on marriage were different from the previous leaders, (his dad and grandfather). While men were at war, women took care of the administrative tasks that men weren't present to complete.
Economy:
Trade was a major part of the economy. India's cotton and cloth were important to the trade system. Textiles from India were very popular among the trade system and although they were cheap they were wanted by many at the time especially among European royals. New ways of communication and travel made trade easier for South Asia. Merchants introduced western materials for trade. Rivers became a common way of trade and many new materials were introduced.Due to high demand in new materials, South Asia's economy was boosted. Luxury goods from China such as silk, drugs, and perfumes were popular among these trade routes. Crops grown in South Asia were the only main export. Their economy revolved around trade and some-what agriculture.
Religion:
The majority of South Asia's religion was Hindu with some Muslims. The ruler Akbar was in support of the Hindu religion and tried to give them more advantages in hopes of combining or uniting the two religions. He made it possible that non-Muslims not be taxed. The two religions soon blended; Muslims believing in the prophet Muhammad; and Hindus believing in divine force, Karma, and Dharma.
Society:
Many social reforms were forced on the people. Due to the attempt to blend the two religions, a strong division took place. Many things were changed by the leader Akbar including marriage,
widows were encouraged to remarry and child marriage was discouraged. Women rights began to improve in the middle of the Mughal empire unlike other areas in South Asia. In India, women rights were decreasing and child marriage remained popular. Women had to wear veils. Births of boys were celebrated and birth of girls were considered unfortunate. The higher class were allowed divorces and wore the finest cloth smothered in gold.
Innovations:
Health innovations were increasing as the years went on. By 1600 local physicians and vaccinations were introduced to South Asia. Dissections were against the Hindu religion. Astronomy became popular and Persians began to emerge into Hindu and Sanskrit.
Arts/Architecture:
South Asian art at this time was greatly influenced by the western artists.This especially applies to religious themes of the west (Christianity). Islamic artists had interest in painting art about life. Such as; battles and nature surrounding them. Islamic influence on architecture include arches and domes. Tiles were introduced for the use of tombs. Art was used to decorate most important tombs of the rulers and higher class. Also, fountains were introduced and put in courtyards of many high class houses. Many pools and fountains were made with a special marble decorated in more art. Most commonly the art was flowers.
Near Geographic:
Nomadic invasions were from Afghanistan and Persia were reasons for the empire's decline. Akbar expanded borders. Temperatures of South Asia vary considering the great distance latitude wise. Borders were extended to the main rivers for easier access.
-JACQUELYN CHAVEZ
http://www.mughalhistory.com/mughalscience.htm
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/719162/Chinese-architecture/283459/The-Qing-dynasty-1644-191112
http://ocw.mit.edu/ans7870/21f/21f.027/opium_wars_01/image/1833-39_map_OpTrade_2581769.gif
Revenues from taxes supported court and bureaucracy. Mughal Empire was established by Prince Babur of India. His forces eventually conquered the Indus and Ganges plains. Babur's grandson took over after his own son passed away. His, grandson Akbar, strongly believed in the military system. He favored hindu's and helped them often to gain higher positions in government. His beliefs on marriage were different from the previous leaders, (his dad and grandfather). While men were at war, women took care of the administrative tasks that men weren't present to complete.
Economy:
Trade was a major part of the economy. India's cotton and cloth were important to the trade system. Textiles from India were very popular among the trade system and although they were cheap they were wanted by many at the time especially among European royals. New ways of communication and travel made trade easier for South Asia. Merchants introduced western materials for trade. Rivers became a common way of trade and many new materials were introduced.Due to high demand in new materials, South Asia's economy was boosted. Luxury goods from China such as silk, drugs, and perfumes were popular among these trade routes. Crops grown in South Asia were the only main export. Their economy revolved around trade and some-what agriculture.
Religion:
The majority of South Asia's religion was Hindu with some Muslims. The ruler Akbar was in support of the Hindu religion and tried to give them more advantages in hopes of combining or uniting the two religions. He made it possible that non-Muslims not be taxed. The two religions soon blended; Muslims believing in the prophet Muhammad; and Hindus believing in divine force, Karma, and Dharma.
Society:
Many social reforms were forced on the people. Due to the attempt to blend the two religions, a strong division took place. Many things were changed by the leader Akbar including marriage,
widows were encouraged to remarry and child marriage was discouraged. Women rights began to improve in the middle of the Mughal empire unlike other areas in South Asia. In India, women rights were decreasing and child marriage remained popular. Women had to wear veils. Births of boys were celebrated and birth of girls were considered unfortunate. The higher class were allowed divorces and wore the finest cloth smothered in gold.
Innovations:
Health innovations were increasing as the years went on. By 1600 local physicians and vaccinations were introduced to South Asia. Dissections were against the Hindu religion. Astronomy became popular and Persians began to emerge into Hindu and Sanskrit.
Arts/Architecture:
South Asian art at this time was greatly influenced by the western artists.This especially applies to religious themes of the west (Christianity). Islamic artists had interest in painting art about life. Such as; battles and nature surrounding them. Islamic influence on architecture include arches and domes. Tiles were introduced for the use of tombs. Art was used to decorate most important tombs of the rulers and higher class. Also, fountains were introduced and put in courtyards of many high class houses. Many pools and fountains were made with a special marble decorated in more art. Most commonly the art was flowers.
Near Geographic:
Nomadic invasions were from Afghanistan and Persia were reasons for the empire's decline. Akbar expanded borders. Temperatures of South Asia vary considering the great distance latitude wise. Borders were extended to the main rivers for easier access.
-JACQUELYN CHAVEZ
- Stearns, Peter N. World Civilizations: The Global Experience. Advanced Placement ed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2003. Print.
http://www.mughalhistory.com/mughalscience.htm
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/719162/Chinese-architecture/283459/The-Qing-dynasty-1644-191112
http://ocw.mit.edu/ans7870/21f/21f.027/opium_wars_01/image/1833-39_map_OpTrade_2581769.gif