mughal empire

By eileen.2307
  • 1599 BCE

    Jahangir

    Akbar's oldest son, is the declared successor, he impatiently leads a revolt against his father in 1599 while Akbar is occupied in a foreign military campaign. While he is defeated, he still has enough political support from the women in Akbar's harem, including Akbar's mother, to retain his role as successor.
  • 1540 BCE

    Sher Shah Suri

    The leader of the rival Sur dynasty, drives Humayun out of India and seizes power in 1540. Humayun takes refuge with the Safavid rulers in Persia, which serves to create a strong bond with the two dynasties.
  • 1531 BCE

    Mahdi Khwaja

    Though they are defeated, it signals Humayun's weakness. Humayun gain.
  • 1530 BCE

    Humayun's

    Due to instability within the empire, difficulties with his son Humayun's succession. Some of the nobles instead try to install Humayun's uncle,
  • Apr 21, 1526

    The Battle of panipat

    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.
  • Jul 23, 1555

    Islam Shah

    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. He puts the army under the leadership of Bairam Khan, who proves himself a much more skilled tactician. He retakes Delhi for Humayun and restores the Mughals to power
  • Nov 5, 1556

    Akbar

    Succeeds him under a regent, Bairam Khan, the general who had won victory for his father. The rival Sur Dynasty once again attempts to seize power. On November 5, 1556, under Bairam Khan, the Mughal army defeats the Surs and solidifies Akbar's control.
  • Jan 27, 1557

    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.
  • Jan 31, 1561

    Akbar strips Bairam Khan

    Akbar strips Bairam Khan of the regency, and Khan is assassinated on a journey to Mecca. Akbar is now in full control of the empire. He is known for developing trade with Europe, developing a strong system of administration, and growing the economy. He is able to acquire flintlock guns from Europe, which give him a huge military advantage.