Question

What is the Mughal empire known for

Answer 1

The Mughals claimed to be the descendants

of Genghis Khan, the ruler of Mongol

tribes of China and Central Asia, from their

mother’s side. From their father’s side they

were fifth generation descendants of Timur,

who had attacked Delhi in 1398. The name

Mughal was derived from the word Mongol.

Answer 2

They are known for brilliant architecture such as the Taj Mahal, which used domes decorated with colored tiles