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Apr 21, 1526
Battle of Panipat
The Battle of Panipat, on April 21, 1526, 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. -
Dec 26, 1530
Babur's death
Due to instability within the empire, Babur's death in 1530 leads to difficulties with his son Humayun's succession. -
Jul 23, 1555
Persian army march
On July 23, 1555, Humayun 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
Humayun is injured
On January 27, 1556, shortly after retaking power, Humayun stops for daily prayer in the middle of carrying books down a flight of stairs and trips. He is fatally injured and dies three days later. -
Nov 5, 1556
Mughal army defeats spurs
On November 5, 1556, under Bairam Khan, the Mughal army defeated the Spurs and solidifies Akbar's control. -
Jan 31, 1561
khan es assassinated
On January 31, 1561, under the guidance of his mother and other supporters, Akbar strips Bairam Khan of the regency, and Khan is assassinated on a journey to Mecca. -
Emperador jahangir
1605 Jahangir succeeds as emperor. -
Jahangir dies
In 1628 Jahangir dies on his way back from a visit to Kashmir and is succeeded by his third son, Shah Jahan. -
defeat of Dara Shikoh
In 1659 Aurangzeb defeats Dara Shikoh and has him executed.