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Mughal Empire

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  • Battle of Panipat
    Apr 21, 1526

    Battle of Panipat

    Beginning of the Empire. Babur and his forces invade and conquer the Empire of Northern India
  • Babur's Death
    Jan 26, 1530

    Babur's Death

    This causes instability in the Empire and causes many difficulties with Humayun, his son and his successor.
  • Sher Shah Suri
    Jun 15, 1540

    Sher Shah Suri

    The leader of the opposing dynasty, exiles Humayun out of India, and into Persia.
  • Humayun Returns
    Jul 25, 1555

    Humayun Returns

    After Sher Shah Suri's death, Humayun returns to take over with allied Persian forces.
  • Akbar
    Nov 5, 1556

    Akbar

    Humayun's son, Akbar fully controls the Empire after he defeated the Sur dynasty and assasinates his general Khan.
  • Humayun's Death
    Jan 27, 1557

    Humayun's Death

    After returning, Humayun fatally injures himself from a flight of stairs.
  • Jahangir

    Jahangir

    Akbar's only son leads a revolt against his own father, he gets lots of support from women and he gets his role as a successor.
  • Shah Jahan

    Shah Jahan

    After Jahangir's death, his son Shah Jahan becomes his successor. He feels like opulence is more important than anything.
  • Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal

    The Taj Mahal gets built as a tomb for Shah Jahan's wife, it's elegant and expensive.
  • Dara Shikoh

    Dara Shikoh

    Shah Jahan falls ill and his son, Dara Shikoh, replaces him and takes power.
  • Aurangzeb's Victory

    Aurangzeb's Victory

    Aurangzeb defeats Dara Shikoh after their difference in politics and has him executed.
  • British East India Company

    British East India Company

    The British East India Company takes control of the Mughal Empire to solidify their trade with India.