AIM OF LESSON :
l Who the Mughals were and where they came from
l How they built and managed a large empire
l Their military campaigns and relations with other rulers
l The system of administration, including mansabdars, jagirdars, zamindars, and the zabt system
l The economic structure and social conditions under Mughal rule
l How the empire began to weaken and how regional powers became stronger in the 17th and 18th centuries
CONCEPT :
l The Mughal Empire was a powerful dynasty that ruled much of India with a strong administration and military.
l This lesson explains how they rose to power, governed the empire, and how their rule impacted Indian society and economy.
OPENING QUESTION :
l Who were the Mughals, and where did they come from?
l What do you think made it hard to rule a large country like India in the past?
l Why do you think some kings succeed in building big empires while others don’t?
l Have you heard of the Red Fort or Taj Mahal? Do you know which rulers built them?
l Why might people join or fight against an empire like the Mughals?
METHODOLOGY :
l Introduction through storytelling
Begin with a short story about Babur’s journey to India to capture student interest.
REAL LIFE EXAMPLES :
l The Red Fort in Delhi is a perfect real-life example of the Mughal Empire’s legacy.
l Every year on Independence Day (15th August), the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, which was once the main residence of the Mughal emperors.
l This shows how Mughal architecture and political traditions still influence modern India, even though the empire ended centuries ago.
TEACHING AIDS :
l PPT, Short Videos and Text book images
ACTIVITIES :
l Story Chain Activity
One student starts telling the story of the Mughal Empire, and each student adds a sentence to continue the story, reinforcing historical events and names.
LEARNING OUTCOMES :
l Identify who the Mughals were and explain their origin.
l Describe how the Mughals expanded and ruled a large empire in India.
l Explain the roles of mansabdars, zamindars, and the revenue system (zabt).
l Understand the economic and social conditions during Mughal rule, including the gap between rich and poor.
l Recognize the reasons behind the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of regional powers.
l Appreciate the lasting impact of the Mughal Empire on Indian history and culture.
ASSESSMENT :
Worksheet / Quiz
REMEDIAL MEASURE :
Simplified Notes and Summaries:
Provide easy-to-understand summaries and key points for students to review.
HOME WORK :
1. Find and write down one interesting fact about any Mughal emperor (like Akbar or Aurangzeb).
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