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Moghul

Moghul

9.9
A ruler from the Muslim royal family who ruled much of northern India from the 1500s to the 1800s
  • noun
  • /ˈmoʊɡəl/
translation icon : mughal
  • Many famous landmarks in India, such as the Taj Mahal, were built during the Moghul era.

Examples

  • He studied the history of the Moghul dynasty and its impact on Indian culture.

  • I think perhaps they're Moghul soldiers.

    West Is West (2010)

  • The Moghul emperors were known for their impressive architecture and cultural contributions.

Synonyms

Mogul
vsMoghul
1 9.6

A member of a Muslim ruling family who governed much of India from the early 1500s until 1857

is the alternative spelling form often seen in older texts

Surface Forms

Moghul singular
Moghuls plural

Etymology

Moghul comes from the Persian word Mughal, which means 'Mongol'. The original rulers came from Central Asia, so a Moghul is a member of that ruling family who ruled parts of India.