Moderately argumentative essay, with a thesis, summarizing a few of these themes: Mughal ambitions and their limits – The consolidation of Mughal rule – Key Mughal institutions – Art and architecture of Mughal times – Post-Vijayanagara South India AS WELL AS drawing information from these readings. Please use minimal quotes and references however. Readings: Trautmann, India, pp. 154-62; Asher and Talbot, India before Europe, pp. 115-224; Metcalf and Metcalf, Concise History, pp.14-28. double spaced, 2 pages, 12 font
