The Mughal Empire and Regional Powers · c. 1526–1750 CE
Architecture as Power
The building of forts, palaces, and tombs as symbols of imperial authority.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Pietra Dura technique transform Mughal buildings?
- 2What is the significance of the Chahar Bagh garden layout?
- 3How did Shah Jahan's architecture reflect the peak of Mughal glory?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
CBSE: Rulers and Buildings - Class 7
Class: Class 7
Subject: Social Science
Unit: The Mughal Empire and Regional Powers
Period: c. 1526–1750 CE
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