Mughal Empire

  • Dec 31, 1526

    Foundation of Mughal Empire in India

    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

    Humayun Ascends
    The first Mughal emperor, Babur, dies in India and is succeeded by his son, Humayun.
  • Dec 31, 1556

    Akbar Ascends

    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

    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

    Shah Jahan Ascends
    He was a favourite of his legendary grandfather Akbar the great. He is also called Shahjahan "The Magnificent".
  • Taj Mahal

    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

    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 II ascend's - Last Mughal emperor
    Bahadur Shah Zafar who succeeded his father, was not Akbar Shah Saani’s choice as his successor.