1535 in India

In 1535, India was marked by significant political, cultural, and economic developments during the reign of the Mughal Empire, which was in its formative years. The empire, founded by Babur in 1526, was now under the leadership of his grandson, Akbar the Great, who would later oversee a period of expansion and consolidation. Notably, this year witnessed the establishment of Portuguese influence along the western coast following the arrival of Vasco da Gama in 1498, which began to reshape trade dynamics in the subcontinent. Additionally, the spread of Hindu and Islamic cultural interactions continued to manifest in art, architecture, and literature, laying the groundwork for a rich, syncretic cultural milieu. The socio-political landscape also saw the rise of regional powers, impacting India's trajectory well into the subsequent century.