Before Pakistan existed, it was part of India. The Mughals, who were led by Babur, first conquered India in 1526 (A). Akbar and Shah Jahan later solidified the Mughal rule. The Mughals influenced Indian, and later Pakistani, culture greatly. The Mughals brought with them Urdu, the official language of Pakistan, which was not indigenous to the area (D). The Mughals also brought with them Persian influences; Humayun encouraged Persian language and art, including carpet-making, architecture, pottery, and jewelry (B). Visitors to Pakistan can still see these influences today in the famed Taj Mahal, which was built by Shah Jahan. In addition to the magnificent Taj Mahal, Pakistan houses many elaborate palaces, mosques, fortresses, and gardens that were built using Mughal influences (F).
Most importantly, the Mughals brought the religion of Islam to the area, which competed with Hinduism and is the very reason for Pakistan’s creation. However, the Mughals did not rule for long before a new power came into the picture and took control of India.
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