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Marks the beginning of the Mughal Empire. The forces of Babur, a Central Asian ruler who was descended from the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, defeat the Lodi Empire of Northern India.
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Gains the throne after his fathers death
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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.
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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
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Mughal army defeats the Surs and solidifies Akbar's control.
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Akbar strips Bairam Khan of the regency, and Khan is assassinated on a journey to Mecca. Akbar is now in full control of the empire.
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Jahangir succeeds as emperor, thanks to the immense support of the harem women.
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Jahangir dies on his way back from a visit to Kashmir and is succeeded by his third son, Shah Jahan