What Muslim group brought Islamic influence to India in the 1500s and what city did they establish

The Muslim group that brought Islamic influence to India in the 1500s was the Mughal Empire. Under their rule, Islamic culture and art significantly influenced the Indian subcontinent in various domains such as architecture, language, cuisine, and administration. The Mughals were a dynasty of Turco-Mongol origin who claimed descent from both Genghis Khan and Timur (Tamerlane), prominent leaders of Mongol and Turkic ancestry.

The Mughal emperors established several cities, but the most notable city they founded as their capital was Delhi. Within Delhi, Shah Jahan, one of the most famous Mughal emperors, established the city of Shahjahanabad in 1639, which is now known as Old Delhi. Apart from Delhi, the Mughals also constructed Fatehpur Sikri, which served as their capital for a brief period before being abandoned due to the lack of an adequate water supply.

Shah Jahan is also known for commissioning the construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra, in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, embodying Islamic architectural styles detailed in its intricate designs and embellishments.