The Mughal Empire, which existed from 1526 to 1857 in South Asia, covered a vast geographic extent. At its height in the late 17th century, it stretched from present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan in the west to Bangladesh and Myanmar in the east. The empire also included the entire Indian subcontinent, comprising India, Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of modern-day Pakistan and Bangladesh.
On the other hand, the Safavid Empire, which thrived from 1501 to 1722, was centered in Persia (present-day Iran) and mainly controlled territories in the Middle East. Its extent varied over time, but at its peak, the empire encompassed Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, parts of Afghanistan, and parts of present-day Turkey.
In summary, the Mughal Empire covered a wider geographic area, spanning from present-day Afghanistan to Myanmar, while the Safavid Empire had a more focused presence in Persia and parts of the Middle East.
Summarize the geographic extent of the Mughal and Safavid Empires.
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