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The Great Moghuls is a Channel 4 documentary series covering the dramatic story of the rise of the Moghul Empire of India. Over six generations, from father to son, the Great Moghuls captured, consolidated and profoundly influenced control of the vast sub-continent of India. The six-part series was written and presented by Bamber Gascoigne based upon his 1971 book of the same name. It was produced and directed by Douglas Rae and filmed in India.
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Episode 1
Through the Khyber Pass in 1526 came the founder of the great Moghul Empire, Babur. He rode around with a small band of followers seizing villages and cattle. By the time he came into India, he had built up a sizable army and had firearms which helped him to win battles that enabled him to crown himself Emperor of India.





