GASA01H3 : Week 8
Document Summary
Mughal india was now an integration of different cultural traditions. The impact on intercontinental cultural exchanges was more visible; there was receptiveness to foreigners that introduced, new era of frequent and extended contacts across eurasia. This was also a time where arab and indian science/technology was transmitted to europe/china. The third impact on intercontinental trade networks allowed official policy to promote trade and travel. Provided facility and security for trade, reducing cost and barriers for trading. Paper currency, postal-station system, and merchant association for caravans were made possible. Akbar"s success in building a truly indian empire rather than just another alien conquest was the primary foundation of mughal greatness. Some of his policies that helped sustain mughal empire are as follows: Unity of indians he understood that he needed the support of all indians not just a certain group of them. He abolished the taxes on hindu pilgrims, and the delhi sultanate, which was placed by previous muslim rulers.
