> The Mughals were more like the Normans in British history -- they started off as conquerors but eventually completely assimilated into the local population.

The interesting thing is that the Norman mark probably never wore off: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8424...

So much for "assimilation" of the conquerors! I feel like it really works the same everywhere, every time. They won't really let you in even after centuries. Don't get deceived.