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Babur was a Muslim conqueror from Central Asia who, following a series of setbacks, finally succeeded in laying the basis for the Mughal dynasty of India
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The first Mughal emperor, Babur, dies in India and is succeeded by his son, Humayun.
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Akbar was an artisan, warrior, artist, armorer, blacksmith, carpenter, emperor, general, inventor, animal trainer (reputedly keeping thousands of hunting cheetahs during his reign and training many himself), lacemaker,and technologist.
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In 1600, when Akbar was away from the capital on an expedition, Salim broke into an open rebellion, and declared himself Emperor.
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He was a favourite of his legendary grandfather Akbar the great. He is also called Shahjahan "The Magnificent".
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Shah Jahan left behind a grand legacy of structures constructed during his reign. He was a patron of architecture. His most famous building was the Taj Mahal.
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With Shuja and Murad disposed of, and confining his father Shah Jahan confined in Agra, Aurangzeb pursued Dara, chasing him across the north-western bounds of the empire.
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Bahadur Shah Zafar who succeeded his father, was not Akbar Shah Saani’s choice as his successor.
