1. The Mughal Empire

2. The Great Mughal Emperors Emperor Reign start Reign end Babur15261530 Humayun15301540 * Afghan Rule (Sher Shah Suri) 15401555 Humayun 1555 1556 Akbar 1605 Jahangir16051627 Shah Jahan 16271658

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Akbar Akbar (The Great) Akbar Known for his religious toleration Known for his religious toleration

7. 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

8. Shah Jahan Built the Taj Mahal

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