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Apr 21, 1526
Battle of Panipat
This marks the beginning of the Mughal Empire; when the forces of Babur defeated Lodi Empire of Northern India -
Jan 26, 1530
Babur`s Death
Babur dies this year and due to instability his son the successor has difficulty. Hamuyan is fighting with his uncle Mahdi. -
Apr 21, 1531
Hamuyan the Successor
Hamuyan the son of Babur has gained the throne as the successor of his father -
Jan 26, 1540
Sher Shah Suri
Suri, leader of the rival sur dynasty; drives out Hamuyan from India. He seizes power after Hamuyan gets kicked out -
Jul 23, 1555
Hamuyan in control Again
Hamuyan takes advantage of the deaths of both Suri and his successor and drives an army captained by Khan. -
Jan 27, 1556
Hamuyan`s Death
Hamuyan trips and falls from a set of stairs and is fatally injured and dies three days later. -
Nov 5, 1556
Akbar the Successor
Akbar is the successor of his father but the Sur dynasty try once again to seize power but fail due to Khan. This solidifies the strength of Akbar -
Jan 31, 1561
Akbar the Most Powerful
Akbar through the help of his mother and other supporters strips Khan of the regency and gains full control of the empire. He is known for his trading, administration and growing economy -
Jahangir Revolt
Jahangir sends a revolt against his father while Akbar is away on military duty. He fails but through the support of the women in Akbar`s harem, he is still declared the successor -
Jahangir the Successor
Jahangir is successful through the support of the women. Jahangir`s son revolts unsuccessfully but during his reign he becomes addicted to opium and alcohol. -
Jahangir`s Death
Jahangir dies on his way back from Kashmir. He is succeeded by his third son Shah Jahan -
The Taj Mahal
Shah begins the construction of the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal -
Jahan Goes ill
Jahan gets ill and his son Shikoh becomes regent for him but later Aurangzeb his younger brother opposes him. -
Aurangzeb the Successsor
Aurangzeb defeats his older brother to gain power though his father now healthy; he has him declared unfit for the throne and he gets executed. This also starts the decline of the Mughal Empire. -
Alam the Successor
Alam, Aurangzeb`s son, becomes the successor though he tries to undo his fathers wrongdoings he is a little too late. There is too many chaos and violent feuds during his reign. -
British East India Company
The British East India Company now has become the protector of the Mughal Empire. Solidifying their claim to trade with India.
