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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
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leads to difficulties with his son Humayun's succession.
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Humayun gains the throne
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the leader of the rival Sur dynasty, drives Humayun out of India and seizes power.
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Humayun takes advantage of the deaths of both Sher Shah Suri and his son and successor, Islam Shah
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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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under Bairam Khan, the Mughal army defeats the Surs and solidifies Akbar's control
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under the guidance of his mother and other supporters, Akbar strips Bairam Khan of the regency, and Khan is assassinated on a journey to Mecca.
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Though Jahangir, Akbar's oldest son, is the declared successor, he impatiently leads a revolt against his father
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Jahangir succeeds as emperor, thanks to the immense support of the harem women. His eldest son, Khusrau Mirza, unsuccessfully rebels against him. Jahangir kills all his son's supporters and blinds his son
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Jahangir dies on his way back from a visit to Kashmir and is succeeded by his third son, Shah Jahan.
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Shah Jahan begins construction on the Taj Mahal in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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and his eldest son, Dara Shikoh, becomes regent for him. However, due to his liberal politics, his younger brother, Aurangzeb, allies with conservative Islamic factions to oppose him.
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Though Shah Jahan has recovered by this point, Aurangzeb declares him unfit for rule and has him imprisoned. Aurangzeb goes on to expand the empire
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Aurangzeb's son, Shah Alam, succeeds him
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the British East India Company has become the protector of the Mughal Empire, using it to solidify their claim on trade with India.
