Mughal Era Shipbuilding: Mastering Trade and Defense on the High Seas

February 29, 1572

Mirza Firuz Shah

Architectural and Building

Bahadur Shah II 1837–1857
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Mughal Era Shipbuilding: Mastering Trade and Defense on the High Seas
During the Mughal era, India's shipbuilding industry was renowned for crafting diverse ships for both military and trade purposes. These vessels were designed to navigate the Indian Ocean and facilitate coastal and riverine trade.
One of the most famous Mughal ships was the 'Mansurah,' built by Emperor Akbar in 1572. This teak ship was 41 meters long, 12 meters wide, and had nine masts, capable of carrying over 1,000 passengers.
Other types of ships included:
'Qarib': Small coastal vessels for trading
'Baghlah': Larger trade and transportation ships
'Sambuk': Fishing and goods transport along the Arabian coast
Mughal-era shipbuilders were skilled in constructing warships, too:
'Galivats': Small, fast coastal defense ships
'Junks': Larger warships with multiple decks and cannons
The Mughal era saw the development of a diverse range of ships in India, catering to the needs of trade and defense.
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