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The Mughal Empire

  • The Battle of Panipat
    Apr 21, 1526

    The Battle of Panipat

    This event enacted the empire, where the forces of Babar defeated Lodi Empire of Northern India
  • Babur's Death
    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
  • Humayan's Turn
    Apr 3, 1531

    Humayan's Turn

    After his father's, Babur's, death, gains power of the empire a year later.
  • Sher Shah Suri
    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.
  • Humayan Come Back
    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
  • The Cause of Humayun's death
    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.
  • Defeating the Surs
    Nov 5, 1556

    Defeating the Surs

    After attempting to seize power of India once again, Bairam Khan defeats the Sur Dynasty.
  • Death of Khan
    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

    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

    The New Emperor

    Jahangir succeeds as the empire's new emperor and receives support from harem women.
  • Jahangir's Death

    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

    Taj Mahal

    Shah Jahan created a special tomb for his wife called the Tag Mahal.
  • Dara Shikoh

    Dara Shikoh

    Shah Jahan falls ill and his son, Dara Shikoh, replaces him and takes power.
  • Aurangzeb Defeats Dara Shikoh

    Aurangzeb Defeats Dara Shikoh

    Aurangzeb defeats Dara Shikoh after their difference in liberal politics and executes him.
  • British East India Company

    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.