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Apr 21, 1526
Rise of an Empire
The battle of Panipat One of the earliest battles to involve gunpowder and marks the start of the empire. -
Jan 1, 1530
Babur's death
Babur's death in 1530 leads to difficulties with his son Humayun's succession. -
Jan 26, 1531
Humayan gains throne
After his father's death he ascended into the throne. -
Jul 23, 1555
Family deception
Humayun takes advantage of the deaths of both Sher Shah Suri and his son and successor, Islam Shah, to march an army provided by his Persian allies back to India. -
Jan 27, 1556
Humayun's demise
On January 27, 1556, shortly after retaking power, Humayun stops for daily prayer in the middle of carrying books down a flight of stairs and trips. He is fatally injured and dies three days later. -
Jan 31, 1561
Siezing of throne
With help of his family and supporters he seizes the throne from his father's freind Bairam Khan. -
family rights
Akbar's oldest son, is the declared successor, he impatiently leads a revolt against his father in 1599 while Akbar is occupied in a foreign military campaign. -
Ascendence to throne
Jahangir turns into the emperor, Thanks woman -
Death of Jahangir
Dies getting back from Kashmir. -
Construction of Taj Mahal
A tomb for his third wife. -
Fights between bros
Aurangzeb defeats his his older bro Dara shikoh and executes him. -
Shah Alam, succeeds Aurangzeb
Shah Alam tries to redo his fathers actions but it was to late and the empire fell into chaos and falls apart. -
BEIC controls the Mughal Empire
BEIC take control and secures it's trade with India. -
Rivals
The rival Sur Dynasty once again attempts to seize power. On November 5, 1556, under Bairam Khan, the Mughal army defeats the Surs and solidifies Akbar's control.