Founded by Babur in sweeps away the Delhi sultanate in India Descendant of Tamerlane and Genghis Khan – like them, he wants to build an extensive empire Babur’s grandson is Akbar the Great- golden age Syncretism- mixing of cultural elements such as language, art, and architecture Religious toleration- “Divine Faith”- encouraged peace between Hindus and Muslims – ends forced conversion of Hindu prisoners Land grants Well-organized govt. and military (both Muslims and Hindus in military) The Mughals
