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Apr 21, 1526
Battle of Panipat
The beginning of the Mughal Empire. Babur as their ruler who was a decedent from the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan. Babur's rule is marked by ongoing wars of aggression, which didn't allow for the stabilization of his empire. -
Jun 17, 1531
Humayun
Babur's death in 1531 lead to the difficulties with his son Humanyun's succession. -
Apr 24, 1540
Sher Shah Suri
A ruler of the rival Sur dynasty, Sher Shah Suri, drives out Humayun out of India and seizes the power. Humayun takes refuge with the Safavid rulers in Persia, which serves to create a strong bond with the two dynasties. -
Jan 23, 1555
Humayun's Return
Sher Shah Suri and his son and successor, Islam Shah all die, Humayun takes advantage of this and leads a march. -
Jan 27, 1556
Humayun Continues His Conquest
After Humanyan retakes power he 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
Akbar
Bairam Khan, the general who had won victory for his father. The rival Sur Dynasty once again attempts to seize power. Although under Bairam Khan the Mughal army defeats the Surs solidifies Akbar's control. -
Jan 31, 1561
Akabar Takes the Power
Akabar stakes all the power from Bairam Khan, Khan is later assassinated.Akbar is now in full control of the empire. He is known for developing trade with Europe, developing a strong system of administration, and growing the economy. He was able to get a hold of guns, this gave him a huge military advantage. -
Jahangir
Jahangir is Akbar's oldest son, he is declared the declared, he impatiently leads a revolt against his father in 1599 while Akbar is occupied in a foreign military campaign. While he is defeated, he still has enough political support from the women in Akbar's harem, to retain his role as successor. -
Jahangir Continues His Conquest
Jahangir succeeds as emperor only because of all the women who stood by him. Khusrau Mirza, his eldest son, rebels against him. Jahangir kills all his son's supporters and blinds his son. Jahangir soon became addicted to alcohol and begins to neglects his role as ruler, allowing him to be manipulated by rival factions. -
Shah Jahan
Jahangir dies.And is succeeded by his third son, Shah Jahan. -
Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan builds a temple for his third wife, a white marble mausoleum is recognized by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture. -
Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan becomes very sick and can no long run the empire, in 1658, his eldest son Dara Shikoh, becomes regent for him. However his youngest brother Aurangzeb, joins with Islamic factions to oppose him. -
Aurangzeb defeats Dara Shikoh
Aurangzeb defeats Dara Shikoh and has him executed, although Shah Jahan is no longer sick. Aurangzeb says he is unfit for rule and has him imprisoned. Aurangzeb goes on to expand the empire, but his inability to see others religious conservatism leads to the stability of the empire. This marks the beginning of the decline of the Mughal's power. -
Shah Alam
Aurangzeb's son, Shah Alam,comes to power and tries to undo all of the terrible things his father has done.But it is too late, the empire descends into chaos and violent feuds after his death and starts to break up. -
British East India Company
British East India Company has become the protector of the Mughal Empire. Bahadur Shah Zafar, the final Mughal ruler, leads a revolt against them. The revolt is defeated and the Mughals deposed by the East India Company, which assumes formal control over the country and ends the Mughal Empire.
