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Apr 21, 1526
Battle of Panipat
The Battle of Panipat marks the beginning of the Mughal Empire. Babur's forces defeated the Lodi Empire of Northern India in battle, which was one of the first battles to include gunpowder, firearms, and field artillery. -
Dec 26, 1530
Babur's Death
Babur's death lead to many difficulties with his son Humayun's succession. -
Dec 26, 1531
Humayun Gains Throne
Humayun gains throne for about 9 years before Sher Shah Suri drives him out of India and seizes power in 1540. -
Jul 23, 1555
Sher Shah Suri dies and Humayun Gains Throne
After Sher Shah Suri and his son, Islam Shah, died, Humayun took advantage and marched an army of his Persian allies (which he gained when Sher Shah Suri drove him out of India) back to India. -
Jan 26, 1556
Humayun Dies
Three days prior to his actual death, Humayun trips and falls down a flight of stairs while carrying books, which fatally injuries him and caused his death. -
Nov 5, 1556
Mughal Army Defeats the Surs
Humayun's son, Akbar, had his control solidified when the Mughal army defeats their rivals, the Sur Dynasty. -
Jan 31, 1561
Akbar Gains Full Control of Mughal Empire
Akbar strips Bairam Khan of regency and Khan is assassinated on a journey to Mecca. This occurrence puts Akbar in full control of the empire. -
Jahangir Revolts Against His Father, Akbar
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Jahangir is defeated when he leads the revolt, but he still has a lot of political support from women in his harem (like Akbar's mother) to retain his role as a successor. -
Jahangir Becomes Emperor
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Jahangir becomes the emperor of the empire due to the immense support of the harem women. He doesn't do a very good job as emperor since he starts getting addicted to opium and alcohol, neglecting his important role. -
Jahangir Dies
While on his way back from a visit to Kashmir, Jahangir dies. His third son, Shah Jahan, succeeds Jahangir. -
Shah Jahan Succeeds Jahangir
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After his father's death, Shah Jahan succeeds as emperor of the Mughal Empire. -
Shah Jahan Starts Taj Mahal Construction
The month and day could not be found After Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal, dies, he makes the Taj Mahal in memory of her. -
Shah Jahan Falls Ill
When Shah Jahan falls ill, his eldest son, Dara Shikoh, becomes his regent. -
Aurangzeb Defeats Dara Shikoh
The month and day could not be found Aurangzeb opposes Dara Shikoh with conservative Islamic factions because of Dara Shikoh's liberal politics. Aurangzeb has Dara Shikoh executed after defeating him. -
Aurangzeb's Son Attempts Succession
The month and day could not be found Shah Alam, Aurangzeb's son, attempts to succeed his father and tries to undo all of the disastrous policies, even though it is too late. After Aurangzeb's death, the empire falls into chaos and violence and the empire begins to break up.
