Mughal Empire

geographical name

variants or less commonly Moghul Empire or Mogul Empire
Muslim empire that was founded in 1526 and ruled for over two centuries, controlling much of India and at times extending into parts of what are now Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh

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“Mughal Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mughal%20Empire. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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