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mughal empire

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  • Apr 21, 1526

    The Battle of Panipat

    The Battle of Panipat
    marks the beginning of the Mughal Empire. The forces of Babur, a Central Asian ruler who was descended from the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, defeat the Lodi Empire of Northern India.
  • Jan 26, 1530

    babur death

    babur death
    Babur's death in 1530 leads to difficulties with his son Humayun's succession.
  • Jan 26, 1531

    Humayun gains the throne

    Humayun gains the throne
    it signals Humayun's weakness. Humayun gains the throne in 1531.
  • Jan 26, 1540

    Sher Shah Suri drives Humayun out of India

    Sher Shah Suri drives Humayun out of India
    the leader of the rival Sur dynasty, drives Humayun out of India and seizes power in 1540. Humayun takes refuge with the Safavid rulers in Persia, which serves to create a strong bond with the two dynasties.
  • Jul 23, 1555

    Humayun takes advantage of both deaths

    Humayun takes advantage of both deaths
    Humayun takes advantage of the deaths of both Sher Shah Suri and his son and successor, Islam Shah, to march an army provided by his Persian allies back to India. He puts the army under the leadership of Bairam Khan, who proves himself a much more skilled tactician. He retakes Delhi for Humayun and restores the Mughals to power.
  • Jan 27, 1556

    humayun dies

    humayun dies
    shortly after retaking power, Humayun stops for daily prayer in the middle of carrying books down a flight of stairs and trips. He is fatally injured and dies three days later.