Mughal Empire (1526–1857 CE)

Aurangzeb and DeclineAurangzeb (1658–1707) ascended the throne after defeating his brothers, including Dara Shikoh, in a bloody succession war.Aurangzeb adopted a policy of strict Islamic orthodoxy, reintroducing the…

Jahangir and Shah JahanJahangir (1605–1627 CE) was the fourth Mughal Emperor, succeeding his father Akbar.Jahangir was originally named Prince Salim and took the title Nur-ud-din Muhammad Jahangir upon his ascension.His…

Akbar the GreatAkbar (r.

Babur and the First Battle of PanipatBabur was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India.He was a descendant of Timur from his father’s side and Genghis Khan from his mother’s side.Babur ascended the throne of Fergana (modern Uzbekistan…