The Mughal Empire
The Great Mughal Emperors Emperor Reign start Reign end Babur Humayun * Afghan Rule (Sher Shah Suri) Humayun Akbar 1605 Jahangir Shah Jahan
Babur A great military commander. His descendants established an empire in the Indian subcontinent A great military commander. His descendants established an empire in the Indian subcontinent
Humayun Temporarily lived in exile after a defeat from an Afghan ruler. He died from a fall down the steps of his library six months after he re- conquered his throne. Temporarily lived in exile after a defeat from an Afghan ruler. He died from a fall down the steps of his library six months after he re- conquered his throne.
Sher Shah Suri Regained control in Northern India for a brief period of time Regained control in Northern India for a brief period of time
Akbar Akbar (The Great) Akbar Known for his religious toleration Known for his religious toleration
Jahangir Known as a lesser ruler due to his addiction with wine and opium Known as a lesser ruler due to his addiction with wine and opium
Shah Jahan Built the Taj Mahal
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