mughal
mughal Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Relating to the Mughal Empire, its rulers, or the distinctive Indo-Persian art, architecture, and culture developed on the Indian subcontinent between the 16th and 19th centuries.
"The Taj Mahal is widely considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, blending Persian, Islamic, and Indian styles."
• noun
A member of the Muslim dynasty of Turco-Mongol origin founded by Babur in 1526 that ruled much of the Indian subcontinent until the mid-19th century.
"Under the rule of the early Mughals, trade networks and artistic patronage flourished across northern India."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'Mughal' (often capitalized) is the standard historical spelling for the Indian dynasty and its culture, the variant 'mogul' is used in lowercase as a common noun meaning a powerful business magnate or a bump on a ski slope.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Persian and Arabic 'Mughul', an alteration of 'Mongol', as the dynasty's founder Babur was a descendant of both Timur and Genghis Khan.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.