The Mughal Empire

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The Mughal Empire
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The Great Mughal Emperors
Emperor Reign start Reign end
Babur 1526 1530
Humayun 1530 1540
Afghan Rule (Sher Shah Suri) 1540 1555
Humayun 1555 1556
Akbar 1556 1605
Jahangir 1605 1627
Shah Jahan 1627 1658
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Babur

• A great military commander. His descendants
  established an empire in the Indian subcontinent

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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.

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Sher Shah Suri

• Regained control in Northern India for a brief
  period of time

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Akbar (The Great)

• Known for his religious toleration

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Jahangir

• Known as a lesser ruler due to his addiction with
  wine and opium

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Shah Jahan

• Built the Taj Mahal

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