Education System in India during the Mughals

The Mughals were responsible for the creation of a rich legacy in India. The Mughal age witnessed multi-sided cultural activity leading to the emergence of a national culture. The period can be called a second classical age comparable to the Gupta age of the early period. In this culture we notice a synthesis of Turko-Iranian and Bharatiya cultures. The languages that received patronage of the Mughals were Arabic and Persian. Various genres of Sanskrit literature also flourished under their patronage. As a result of the growth of vernacular literature, the output of Sanskrit literature appears to have reduced to a great extent. They also tried to upholding the society through the development of education system. In view of the importance of the scenario, the investigator, selected the present study which aimed to enquire and analyze about the status and development of education system during the reign of Mughal dynasty. Their reforms, which have direct or indirect influence in education and culture is to be considered for necessary interpretation. And, another aim of this study is to reveal the historical background of the education system in medieval India.