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  1. Mughal Empire

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    Mughal cultural achievements are inextricably linked to the synthesis of Persianate, Islamic, and indigenous Indian traditions. The most enduring legacy is the architecture, characterized by the extensive use of red sandstone and white marble, onion domes, and intricate pietra dura inlay work.
    The construction of the Taj Mahal under Shah Jahan, ostensibly a mausoleum for his wife [Mum…