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Dec 31, 1526
Foundation of Mughal Empire in India
Babur was a Muslim conqueror from Central Asia who, following a series of setbacks, finally succeeded in laying the basis for the Mughal dynasty of India -
Dec 31, 1530
Humayun Ascends
The first Mughal emperor, Babur, dies in India and is succeeded by his son, Humayun. -
Dec 31, 1556
Akbar Ascends
Akbar was an artisan, warrior, artist, armorer, blacksmith, carpenter, emperor, general, inventor, animal trainer (reputedly keeping thousands of hunting cheetahs during his reign and training many himself), lacemaker,and technologist. -
Jahangir Ascends
In 1600, when Akbar was away from the capital on an expedition, Salim broke into an open rebellion, and declared himself Emperor. -
Shah Jahan Ascends
He was a favourite of his legendary grandfather Akbar the great. He is also called Shahjahan "The Magnificent". -
Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan left behind a grand legacy of structures constructed during his reign. He was a patron of architecture. His most famous building was the Taj Mahal. -
Aurangzeb Ascends
With Shuja and Murad disposed of, and confining his father Shah Jahan confined in Agra, Aurangzeb pursued Dara, chasing him across the north-western bounds of the empire. -
Bahadur Shah II ascend's - Last Mughal emperor
Bahadur Shah Zafar who succeeded his father, was not Akbar Shah Saani’s choice as his successor.
