The Mughal Empire, one of the largest and most influential empires in Indian history, had several emperors who ruled over different periods. Here is a list of the prominent Mughal emperors along with their reigns:
- Babur (1526-1530):
- He started the Mughal Empire after winning the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
- Humayun (1530-1540, 1555-1556):
- Babur’s son. He lost and regained the throne, facing challenges in between.
- Akbar the Great (1556-1605):
- Famous for conquering lands, making good rules, and supporting art and culture. The empire was strong during his time.
- Jahangir (1605-1627):
- Liked art and culture. Also, he made friends with the British East India Company.
- Shah Jahan (1628-1658):
- Built the Taj Mahal and the Shah Jahan-era Delhi, showing love for beautiful architecture.
- Aurangzeb (1658-1707):
- Expanded the empire a lot but followed strict Islamic laws.
After Aurangzeb, the Mughal Empire became weaker, and later leaders had less power. Eventually, the British took control of India.
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