Mogols

Mogols refers to a term sometimes used historically, particularly in older European contexts, to denote the Mongols. This designation was not an indigenous term but rather an exonym applied by outsiders. The Mongols were a nomadic people from Central Asia who, under leaders like Genghis Khan, established a vast empire in the 13th century, stretching across much of Eurasia. Their military prowess and sophisticated administrative systems allowed them to conquer and influence numerous cultures and regions, leaving a significant impact on global history. The term "Mogol" or "Mogul" also became associated with the Mughal Empire in India, founded by Babur, a descendant of Timur (Tamerlane) and indirectly of Genghis Khan. This empire, which ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, adopted Persianate culture and Islamic traditions, blending them with local Indian elements to create a unique and influential civilization. The use of "Mogols" can therefore sometimes lead to confusion between the original Mongol Empire and the later Mughal Empire, though both have historical roots in the Mongol people and their descendants.