Mughal is a noun referring to a member of a Muslim dynasty that ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to 19th centuries, or to the Mughal Empire itself. It is also used adjectivally to denote things related to that dynasty. The pronunciation distinguishes the name from common words, with emphasis on the first syllable and a near-open back vowel quality. The term is often encountered in historical or cultural contexts and pronunciation guides.
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