India's History: Mongul Empire to European Colonization

Duration: 0:11:00

Year Published: 1956

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Traces the history of India from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century. Describes Indian culture and life under the Moslem sultans who made Delhi their capital city. Shows views of royal tombs, gardens, and fortifications of Lahore, established by the Moguls following their successful conquest in the early sixteenth century. Discusses the cultural advancements during the enlightened reign of Emperor Akbar. Explains that western culture was introduced to India in the sixteenth century through Portuguese trading posts in Goa and other cities. Describes the rise of the East India Company and the subsequent struggle between English and French companies for domination of Indian trade. Includes animation.

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