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Apr 21, 1526
The Battle of Panipat
This event enacted the empire, where the forces of Babar defeated Lodi Empire of Northern India -
Jul 11, 1530
Babur's Death
Babur had failed to maintain stability to the empire which led to his death about four years after the empire started -
Apr 3, 1531
Humayan's Turn
After his father's, Babur's, death, gains power of the empire a year later. -
Jun 13, 1540
Sher Shah Suri
Although, Humayan was not in power for very long. Sher Shah Suri, the leader of the opposing empire, drove Humayan out of India. -
Jul 23, 1555
Humayan Come Back
After taking advantage of the death of Sher Shah Suri and his son, he marches an army provided by Persian allies to gain India back -
Jan 27, 1556
The Cause of Humayun's death
Humayun stop to do his daily prayers, and gets fatally injured by tripping down a flight of stairs from holding books. -
Nov 5, 1556
Defeating the Surs
After attempting to seize power of India once again, Bairam Khan defeats the Sur Dynasty. -
Jan 31, 1561
Death of Khan
Humayun's son, Akbar, takes power away from Khan, then Khan is soon assassinated on the journey to Mecca, which gives Akbar full control. -
Jahangir
Jahangir is Akbar's oldest, most impatient son. He lead a revolt against his father while Akbar is busy with military campaign. -
The New Emperor
Jahangir succeeds as the empire's new emperor and receives support from harem women. -
Jahangir's Death
Jahangir dies on the way back from a visit to Kashmir and is replaced by his third son, Shah Jahan. -
Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan created a special tomb for his wife called the Tag Mahal. -
Dara Shikoh
Shah Jahan falls ill and his son, Dara Shikoh, replaces him and takes power. -
Aurangzeb Defeats Dara Shikoh
Aurangzeb defeats Dara Shikoh after their difference in liberal politics and executes him. -
British East India Company
Quite a few years later, the British East India Company takes control of the Mughal Empire to solidify their trade with India.
