Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: MUGHAL HISTORY

Department: History

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar on 16th century Central Asia Muslim Turks who conquered India and, in collusion with local political and social forces developed a sophisticated syncretic royal culture. Readings include memoirs and letters of the royal family, Hindu courtiers, visiting Jesuit priests, European merchants and Ottoman adventurers, examining religion, art, women, family, war and diplomacy.