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Mughal Empire

By rcrodri1
  • Apr 21, 1526

    The Battle Panipat

    The Battle Panipat
    Babur conquers northern India in the Battle of Panipat.
  • Jan 26, 1530

    Babur dies

    Babur dies
    Babur falls ill and dies.
  • Jan 26, 1531

    Humayun gains the throne

    Humayun gains the throne
    After difficulties, Humayun is able to defeat his uncle and take the throne.
  • Jan 27, 1556

    Ascension of Akbar

    Ascension of Akbar
    Humayun died in 1556 shortly after returning to the Mughal Empire. His son Akbar took over the throne.
  • Jan 7, 1560

    Akbar unites the Empire

    Akbar unites the Empire
    In 1560 Akbar orders Bayram Khan to retire and takes full control of the Mughal Empire.

  • Ascension of Jahangir

    Ascension of Jahangir
    Jahangir ascended the throne upon the death of his father. He attempted to take power by revolt but was not successful..

  • Shah Abbas takes control

    Shah Abbas takes control
    Persian emperor Shah Abbas took control of Kandahar from the Mughals. A year later Jahangir sent an envoy to negotiate peace. The trip was succesful.

  • Shah Jahan ascension

    Shah Jahan ascension
    Prince Hurram was chosen as the fifth Mughal emperor upon his father' death. He took the name Shah Jahan. He expanded the Mughal empire and modernized their military.