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Apr 21, 1526
The Battle of Panipat
This is the beginning of the Mughal Empire. The forces of Babur defeat the Lodi Empire of Northern India. -
Dec 26, 1530
Babur's Death
Babur's death in 1530 leads to problems with his son Humayun's succession. -
Jan 26, 1531
Humayun Gains Throne
Humayun gets the throne. -
Jan 26, 1540
Sher Shah Suri Seizes Power
Sher Shah Suri drives Humayun out of India. -
Jul 23, 1555
Humayun Marches Back to India
,Humayun marches an army provided by his Persian allies back to India after the deaths of Sher Shah Suri and his son and successor. -
Jan 27, 1556
Humayun's Death
Humayun trips on a flight of stairs and dies three days later due to injury. -
Nov 5, 1556
Mughal Army Defeats the Surs
Mughal army defeats the Surs and solidifies Akbar's control. -
Jan 31, 1561
Assassination of Khan
Akbar strips Bairam Khan of the regenc, and Khan is assassinated on a journey to Mecca. -
Jahangir Revolt
Jahangir leads a revolt against his father, while Akbar is occupied in a foreign military campaign. -
Jahangir Succeeds as Emperor.
Jahangir becomes Emperor -
Jahangir's Death
Jahangir dies on his way back from a visit to Kashmir and is succeeded by his third son, Shah Jahan. -
Shah Jahan Begins ConstructingTaj Mahal
Construction on the Taj Mahal in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal is started. -
Illness
Shah Jahan becomes ill. -
Aurangzeb Defeats Dara Shikoh
Aurangzeb defeats Dara Shikoh and has him executed. -
British East India Company
The Company becomes the protector of the Mughal Empire, using it to solidify their claim on trade with India.
