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Mogul

Mogul

1 9.6
A member of a Muslim ruling family who governed much of India from the early 1500s until 1857
  • noun
  • /ˈmoʊɡəl/
translation icon : mughal
  • The acting in particular is far superior to the hammed-up, machine-gun cadence that passed for most acting in American movies during the mogul-driven Hays Code era.

Examples

  • Mogul cigarettes had a series of ads framed in Egyptian motifs that called their product "Egyptian Cigarettes."

    Academic text (2004)

  • "Moguls lie."

    Fiction book (1997)

  • These precious stones are set in stylized floral patterns, reflecting the Mogul interest in the natural world and it's echoes of paradise.

  • The intricate designs on the palace walls showcase the artistry of the Mogul dynasty.

  • The Mogul emperors were known for their grand architecture, including the Taj Mahal.

  • Many historians study the impact of the Mogul era on Indian culture and society.

Synonyms

Moghul
vsMogul
9.9

A ruler from the Muslim royal family who ruled much of northern India from the 1500s to the 1800s

is the same term but spelled using an alternate form

Compounds

Mogul empire
7.2

An empire in India ruled by Mughal conquerors from 1526 to 1857

mogul sauce
  • Archaic
9.9

A dark spiced sauce used with meat, like Worcestershire sauce

Surface Forms

Mogul singular
Moguls plural

Etymology

Mogul comes from Mughal, which comes from Mongol meaning 'people from Mongolia' because the first rulers of the dynasty came from that group. So Mogul became the name for those Muslim rulers who ruled India.