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Jan 1, 1523
Babur attacked India
Babur was a Turkish descendant of Tamerlane and Mongol ruler Genghis Khan turned his attention to India. Babur was a Mughal and he started his attack to India. -
Dec 1, 1523
Babur conquered nothern India
In 1523 the Mughals finally captured northern India starting their 300-year rule of northern India. This was a start of great success for the Mughal Empire. -
Jan 1, 1561
Akbar started his series of conquest
In 1561, Akbar started his series of conquests conquering but not destroying the local culture of each territory. Akbar was merciless to those who refused to pay tribute and recognize him as a successful emperor. -
Empire was rich
The Empire finally acquired a lot of money through their power. The Mughal Empire prospered during its prime. -
Aurangzeb died
In 1707 Aurangzeb died leaving a tainted legacy of the expanding Mughal Empire. Aurangzeb extended the Empire to the furthest that it had ever been. -
Nawab of Bengal punished Britian for trade restrictions
In 1756 the nawab of Bengal punished the British for violating trade restrictions. Their garrison was then seized and prisoners were incarcerated in a stifling cell. -
Empire got smaller
In 1803 the Mughal Empire lost all of India except Dehli and parts around it. The Empire was falling after the death of Aurangzeb the great Mughal Emperor. -
England took over India
In 1857 England finally took conrtol over all of India. The Mughal Empire started declining.
