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Apr 21, 1526
The Battle of Panipat
Marks the beginning of the Mughal Empire. The forces of Babur, a Central Asian ruler who was descended from the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, defeat the Lodi Empire of Northern India. -
Jan 26, 1530
Babur's death
Leads to difficulties with his son Humayun's seccession. -
Jul 23, 1555
Back to india
Humayan takes advantage of the deaths of both Sher Shah Suri and his son and successor, Islam Shah, to march an army provided by his Persian allies back to india. -
Jan 27, 1556
Humayan and restores the Mughals to power
shortly, after retaking power, humayan stops for daily prayer in the middle of carrying books down a flight of stairs and trips -
Nov 5, 1561
The rival sur dynasty
The Mughal army defeats the surs and solidifies Akbar's control
