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Apr 21, 1526
Battle of Panipat
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. -
Dec 26, 1530
Babur's death
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Dec 29, 1531
Humayun gains the throne
Gains the throne after his fathers death -
Jul 23, 1555
Humayun takes advantage
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
Hamayun trip to death
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 -
Nov 5, 1556
Mughal army defeats the Surs
Mughal army defeats the Surs and solidifies Akbar's control. -
Jan 31, 1561
Akbar strips Bairam Khan of the regency
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. -
Aug 31, 1569
Jahangir succeeds as emperor
Jahangir succeeds as emperor, thanks to the immense support of the harem women. -
Jahangir dies
Jahangir dies on his way back from a visit to Kashmir and is succeeded by his third son, Shah Jahan