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Jan 1, 1526
Mughal Empire Begins
Babur and his army conquered the Sultanate of Delhi starting the Mughal Empire. The Mughals were Timurid Muslims. -
Jan 1, 1530
Babur Dies
The one who started the Mughal Empire, Babur, had significant last words. "Do nothing against your brothers, even though they may deserve it." Babur died at the age of 46, because of unknown reasons. This quote is significant because it shows how much of a leader Babur was and how dedicated he was. -
Period: Jan 1, 1556 to
Akbar's Reign
Akbar's reign began when he was only 13 years old. However, in his reign he significantly influenced art and culture in the country and expanded the Mughal Empire greatly. -
Jan 1, 1561
Conquest Begins of the Rajputs
The conquest of the Muslim Rajputs begins. -
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Aurangzeb's Life
During Aurangzeb lifetime, victories in the south expanded the Mughal Empire to more than 3.2 million square kilometres of land. Since Aurangzeb ruled a large amount of land, he also ruled over a large amount of peple, about 100-150 million subjects, which at the time was shockingly a third of the Earth's population. -
Mughal Empire Ends
After 332 years of being a vast Empire, the Mughal Empire finally came to a close, after unnecessary spending on building projects caused them to lose large amounts of money, making them vulnerable to invaders.
