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Looking at art, learners explore the Mughal Empire, which once controlled all of India and created a unique Hindu-Muslim civilization. By analyzing a painting of the Siege of Golconda, historians consider what art teaches people about history—as well as art's limitations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Offer image and discussion questions to introduce the Mughal Empire
- Adapt discussion question to another period and art piece
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes teachers create a free Stanford History Education Group account to use the resource
Pros
- Lesson offers perspective on an empire often neglected in classrooms
- Art is visually engaging and allows for interdisciplinary application
Cons
- None