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    The document summarizes the Mughal Dynasty of India which ruled from 1526 to 1707. It provides information on the key Mughal emperors - Babur who founded the dynasty and expanded it in northern India, Humayun who regained control of India after being expelled, Akbar who further expanded the empire, Jahangir and Shah Jahan who strengthened the empire during its golden age, and Aurangzeb who expanded it to its largest extent. Major constructions and events during the reigns of these emperors are also briefly mentioned.

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    The document summarizes the Mughal Dynasty of India which ruled from 1526 to 1707. It provides information on the key Mughal emperors - Babur who founded the dynasty and expanded it in northern India, Humayun who regained control of India after being expelled, Akbar who further expanded the empire, Jahangir and Shah Jahan who strengthened the empire during its golden age, and Aurangzeb who expanded it to its largest extent. Major constructions and events during the reigns of these emperors are also briefly mentioned.

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    BABUR

    (Zahīr ud-Dīn
    Muhammad Babur)
    AURANGZEB HUMAYUN
    (Muhi-ud-Din (Nasir-ud-Din
    Muhammad) Muḥammad,)

    MUGHAL DYNASTY
    (1526-1707)
    SHAH JAHAN AKBAR
    (Abu'l-Fath Jalal-ud-
    (Shahab-ud-din
    JAHANGIR din Muhammad
    Muhammad Khurram)
    (Nur-ud-din Akbar)
    Muhammad Salim)
    BABUR HUMAYUN
    (1526-1530) (1530-40, 1555-56)

    • Founder of the Mughal Emperor • Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun at Chausa in
    • Defeated Ibrahim Lodhi- 1539 and at Kannauj at 1540, expelling him
    Brought Agra and Delhi in his control. from India.
    • Defeated King of Mewar, Rana Sanga. • Humayun conquered the Punjab, Delhi and
    Captured no. of Forts such as Gwalior and Agra and reoccupied the throne of Delhi after
    Dholpur. an interval of 15 years.
    • Captured large part of Alwar. • Recaptured Delhi and Agra.
    • Re-established Mughal rule in India.
    AKBAR
    (1556-1605)

    • Akbar was the 3rd Mughal Emperor.


    • Fought 2nd Battle of Panipat.
    • Conquered Gondwana which included Narmada
    Valley and the northern portion of Madhya
    Pradesh.
    • Annexation of a major part of Rajasthan.
    • Subjugation of Gujarat.
    • Brought Bengal under control.
    • Consolidated his position in Deccan.
    JAHANGIR SHAH JAHAN
    (1607-1627) (1628-1658)

    • Jahangir, the fourth Mughal Emperor. • Shah Jahan or Prince Khurram ascended the
    • Built Shalimar Gardens in Kashmir. throne in 1628 CE.
    • “Golden Age” of Mughal Empire.
    • Grand buildings and gardens in Lahore. • At Delhi, Shah Jahān built a huge fortress-
    palace complex called the Red Fort.
    • Jama Masjid only 1km away from Red Fort.
    • Shah Jahan is best known for the creation of Taj
    mahal which he built in the memory of his wife
    empress Mumtaz mahal who died during child
    birth.
    AURANGZEB
    (1658-1707)

    • He increased the land area of Mughal Empire.


    • Assumed the title of Alamgir.
    • Aurangzeb was the most competent military
    Commander amongst his brothers.
    • During his reign, the Mughal Empire reached its
    greatest extent, ruling over nearly all of the
    Indian subcontinent
    • Captured North East Assam, South India,.
    THANK YOU

    BY –
    Arpita Chakraborty
    Aarti Gupta

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