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Mughal Empire

By projo
  • Apr 21, 1526

    Battle of Panipat

    Battle of Panipat
    Beginning of the Empire. Babur and his forces invade and conquer the Empire of Northern India
  • Jan 26, 1530

    Babur's Death

    Babur's Death
    This causes instability in the Empire and causes many difficulties with Humayun, his son and his successor.
  • Jun 15, 1540

    Sher Shah Suri

    Sher Shah Suri
    The leader of the opposing dynasty, exiles Humayun out of India, and into Persia.
  • Jul 25, 1555

    Humayun Returns

    Humayun Returns
    After Sher Shah Suri's death, Humayun returns to take over with allied Persian forces.
  • Nov 5, 1556

    Akbar

    Akbar
    Humayun's son, Akbar fully controls the Empire after he defeated the Sur dynasty and assasinates his general Khan.
  • Jan 27, 1557

    Humayun's Death

    Humayun's Death
    After returning, Humayun fatally injures himself from a flight of stairs.

  • Jahangir

    Jahangir
    Akbar's only son leads a revolt against his own father, he gets lots of support from women and he gets his role as a successor.

  • Shah Jahan

    Shah Jahan
    After Jahangir's death, his son Shah Jahan becomes his successor. He feels like opulence is more important than anything.

  • Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal
    The Taj Mahal gets built as a tomb for Shah Jahan's wife, it's elegant and expensive.

  • Dara Shikoh

    Dara Shikoh
    Shah Jahan falls ill and his son, Dara Shikoh, replaces him and takes power.

  • Aurangzeb's Victory

    Aurangzeb's Victory
    Aurangzeb defeats Dara Shikoh after their difference in politics and has him executed.

  • British East India Company

    British East India Company
    The British East India Company takes control of the Mughal Empire to solidify their trade with India.