Panipat

The Mughal Empire

By Luz Rodriguez
  • 1858 BCE

    British East India Company

    British East India Company
    become the protector of the Mughal Empire, using it to solidify their claim on trade with India. Bahadur Shah Zafar, the final Mughal ruler, leads a revolt against them, although he is in reality little more than a figurehead.
  • 1628 BCE

    Shah Jahan

    Shah Jahan
    In 1628 Jahangir dies on his way back from a visit to Kashmir and is succeeded by his third son, Shah Jahan. It is during this period that the court's opulence becomes more expensive than its value.
  • 1599 BCE

    Jahangir

    Jahangir
    Is the Akbar's oldest son, is the declared successor, he impatiently leads a revolt against his father in 1599 while Akbar is occupied in a foreign military campaign.
  • 1556 BCE

    Akbar

    Akbar
    The rival Sur Dynasty once again attempts to seize power. On November 5, 1556, under Bairam Khan, the Mughal army defeats the Surs and solidifies Akbar's control.
  • 1540 BCE

    Sher Shah Suri

    Sher Shah Suri
    the leader of the rival Sur dynasty, drives Humayun out of India and seizes power in 1540
  • 1531 BCE

    Mahdi Khwaja

    Mahdi Khwaja
    Some of the nobles instead try to install Humayun's uncle though they are defeated, it signals Humayun's weakness
  • 1530 BCE

    Humayun's

    Humayun's
    Due to instability within the empire, Babur's death in 1530 leads to difficulties with his son Humayun's succession.
  • 1526 BCE

    Battle of Panipat

    Battle of Panipat
    The forces of Babur, a Central Asian ruler who was descended from the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, defeat the Lodi Empire of Northern India..

  • Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal
    In 1632 Shah Jahan begins construction on the Taj Mahal in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

  • Dara Shikoh

    Dara Shikoh
    Shah Jahan falls ill in 1658, and his eldest son, Dara Shikoh, becomes regent for him.

  • Aurangzeb

    Aurangzeb
    In 1659 Aurangzeb defeats Dara Shikoh and has him executed. 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, but his harsh religious conservatism undermines the stability of the empire.