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Jan 1, 1526
Babur established the Mughal Empire
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi At the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 Babur beat Ibrahim Lodi and founded the Mughal empire. -
Period: Jan 1, 1530 to Jan 1, 1556
Rule of Humanyun
At the time of Humanyun's death in 1556, the Mughal Empire spanned almost one million square kilometres. -
Period: Jan 27, 1556 to
Rule of Akbar the Great
As a result of Akbar the Great's rule, the Mughal empire tripled in size and wealth. This expanded the cultural diversity of the empire. Akbar was succeeded as emperor by his son, Jahangir. -
Queen Elizabeth I granted a charter
Queen Elizabeth I granted a charter to the East India Company. The company established trading posts in Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras. The purpose of the company was to explooit trade with East and Southeast Asia. -
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Rule of Shah Jahan
During his reign, the Mogul Empire reached its peak of prosperity and luxury. He is remembered as the builder of the Taj Mahal. -
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Rule of Shah-Jahan
He was chosen as successor to the throne after the death of his father in 1627. He was considered one of the greatest Mughals of the Timur family. Like his grandfather, Akbar, he was eager to expand his vast empire. In 1658, he fell ill and was confined by his son and successor Aurangzeb in Agra Fort until his death in 1666. -
Aurangzeb
The Strict Muslim, Aurangzeb, ruled India and tried to force Hindus to convert to Islam -
The Battle of Plassey
Robert Clive a general for the East India Company defeat the Mughal governor of Bengal -
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Shah Alam II
He fought against the British East India Company at the Battle of Buxar. -
Battle at Wandiwash
The Battle of Wandiwash was a decisive battle in India during the Seven Years' War. The Count de Lally's army was restricted by a lack of naval support and funds. They attempted to regain the fort at Vandavasi when he was attacked by Sir Eyre Coote's forces and decisively defeated. -
First Governor General
Warren Hastings was appointed the first governor general of India by the East India Company. -
Indian Rebellion of 1857
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a rebellion in India against the rule of the British East India Company. -
End of the Indian Rebellion of 1857
East India Company lost power and the British Indian Empire was created out of former East India Company territory. Some of the land returned to native rulers, other land was confiscated by the British crown. -
Indian National Congress
Burma became an Indian province, The Indian National Congress was formed. -
Bengal Seperated
The British government divided Bengal into separate Hindu and Muslim sections. -
World War 1
Outbreak of War. On June 28, 1914, a Serbian nationalist named Gavrilo Princip assassinated Franz Ferdinand, the Archduke of Austria, in Sarajevo. Exactly one month later, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.