The Mughal Empire: Rulers, Art, and a Famous Tomb

Imagine you start building a house today. Now imagine it is not finished until you are nearly 30 years old. That is how long it took to build the Taj Mahal in India — one of the most famous buildings in the world. Who built it, and why? It was built by a ruler called Shah Jahan, and it was his way of honouring his wife after she died. Shah Jahan was part of one of the greatest empires in history: the Mughal Empire. In this lesson you will find out who the Mughals were, how they ruled, and what they left behind.