History of Oriental Foods The Mughals were fond of delicious food, therefore, a lot of changes in preparation of dishes occured during their era. The glory of Indian cooking and preparation of delicious dishes had gone in its peak during the dynasty of great Mughals Empire in India. Cooking / dishes at present time is the modern shape of Mughal period. The pattern of dining tables set up and serving has also been modernized. In order to enhance taste and flavor in foods the professionals keep on searching new herbs and spices.