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How Did Mughals Influence Indian Culture

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Influence of Mughals on the Indian Culture

Abstract: The arrival of the Mughals paved the way for a highly important evolution in the history of our motherland. The impact of their rule and the legacy they have left behind has been eternally etched in our lands. Along with one of the wonders of the world- the Taj Mahal and various other monuments, the Mughal dynasty has contributed immensely into the life style, attire and cuisine of our country. This research paper focuses on the various factors that have influenced our social, cultural attitudes of us Indians and how it is exhibited even today.
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The Hindus having accepted the, Muslims as their co inhabitants gradually began to get influenced by their language and style. It could be termed as a mutual influence. Hindus began to learn Persian and Persian words found their way into the vernaculars. Modern Hindi, which uses Sanskrit based vocabulary along with Urdu loan word from Persian and Arabic, is mutually intelligible with Urdu. Today Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and also an important co official language of India. It can be rightfully said that Persian art and culture amalgamated with the Indian art and culture through the combined usage of both the languages.
5. MUGHAL’S INFLUENCE ON INDIAN FOOD AND COOKING: The development of Mughlai cuisine which is still relished by the Indian population is another one of a trace left by the Mughals. They had a deep and fundamental effect on Indian cooking. Similar to the Mughal dishes today, the Indians use as many as twelve ingredients into making a single dish. The usage of expensive items namely saffron, cardamom, cinnamons and cloves were introduced by the,

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