The Mughal Empire By Moosa Amjad Farooq 1526 First Battle of Panipat Period: 1526 to 1530 The rule of Babur 1527 Defeat of Rana Sanga Period: 1530 to 1540 Humanyun's first rule 1540 Battle of Kanauj Period: 1540 to 1555 Humanyun in exile Period: 1555 to 1556 Humanyun's second rule 1556 The Second Battle of Panipat Period: 1556 to 1605 Akbars rule Period: 1605 to 1627 Jahangir steps in Period: 1627 to 1658 Shah Jahan lifts the throne 1653 The loss of Kandahar Period: 1659 to 1857 The Decline and Vanishing of the Mughal Empire