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Marks the beginning of the Mughal empire. The forces of Babur defeat the Lodi Empire of Northern India.
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After his death it leads to difficulties with his sons succession, which some nobles try to install Humayun's uncle and signals Humayun's weakness.
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Suri the leader of the rival Sur dynasty, drives Humayun out of India and seizes power. Humayun takes refuge with rulers in Persia, which serves to create a strong bond with the two dynasty's
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To march an army provided by his Persian allies back to India. He soon puts Bairam Khan in charge which proves himself as a much more skilled tactician.
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Shortly after retaking power Humayun stops to do daily prayer while he's carrying books down some stairs he trips and falls. He is fatally injured and dies three days later.
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Enimies try and seek power but under Bairam Khan, the Mughal Empire defeats the Surs and solidifies Akbar's control.
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Akbar strips Khan of the regency and sends him on a journey to Mecca. Akbar develops trade with Europe and has a strong system of administration, and growing economy. Gets huge military advantage
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Jahangir is the declared successor and revolts against his father in 1599 while Akbar is occupied in a foreign military campain.
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Jahangir succeeds thanks to the women but he son goes against him which makes Jahangir kill all his sons supporters and blind his son. Jahangir get into alcohol and neglects his role
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Jahangir dies on his way back from visit to Kashmir and is succeeded by his third son Shah Jahan
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In memory of his third wife he builds the Taj Mahal which becomes recognized by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture
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Jahan becomes ill and his eldest son becomes regent to him. However his younger brother allies with conservative Islamic factions to oppose him.
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Once Aurangzeb defeats his brother he has him executed. By this time his father has recovered but he doesn't think he is fit for the rule so instead has him imprisoned.
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Shah Alam tries to undo the disastrous policies of his father, but its too late because the empire become violent after his death and starts to break up
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Uses it to solidify their claim on trade with India, but the final Mughal ruler (Bahadur Shah Zafar) leads a revolt against them. The revolt is defeated and the Mughals deposed by the East India Company. After they assume formal control it ends the Mughal Empire.
