Why is the 17th century known in medieval history as an 'age of magnificence'.

The 17th century in medieval history is known as an 'age of magnificence'. It was during this period that the Mughal Empire reached the zenith of its glory. Akbar laid the foundations of a strong empire, which was further expanded and consolidated by Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Auragzeb. There was peace and prosperity throughout the empire. This enabled the rulers to devote themselves to the construction of magnificent buildings and mosques using marble and red sandstone. Trade and commerce with foreign countries made considerable progress. This resulted in the inflow of foreign wealth into India and increase in state imcome.