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Jan 1, 1526
The Establishment of the Mughal Empire
Babur, a leader of Mongol and Turkish heritage, conquered India from the Delhi Sultanate, and established the Mughal empire. -
Period: Jan 1, 1526 to
Mughal Empire
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Jan 1, 1530
End of Babur's reign
His son, Humayon, succeeds Babur. However, he is highly addicted to opium and does not run the empire accordingly. This creates dissention and unrest in the newly founded Mughal empire. -
Jan 1, 1556
Beginning of Akbar's reign
Akbar succeeds his father, Humayon, at age 13 for the throne. As one of the most reknowned leaders of Absolutism, he reunited the Mughal Empire and extended its borders to emcompass most of the Indian subcontinent. He is most famous for his role as a patron of Mughal art. He promoted the growth and development of diversity and a multiculturaled voice in the arts. -
Aurangzeb takes the throne
Religious tolerance towards the Hindu is no longer a policy during Aurangzeb's reign. He places many discriminatory taxes upon all non-Muslims. -
Verge of Collapse
Religious dissention and strife has strained the empire to a point of collapse. It is at a politically vulnerable position. -
British Control
The British took control of the Mughal Empire and conquered the lands of India. -
Indian Rebellion
The British had allowed the last and remaining Mughal emperor to live, however, Bahadur Shah II contributed to a rebellion against the British rule and was soon exiled. This marks the final defeat of the Mughals.