Mughal Dynasty
Central Asian Timurid ruling dynasty that founded and ruled the Mughal Empire across the Indian subcontinent from 1526 to 1857.
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What you need to know
- Founded by Babur in 1526 after the First Battle of Panipat
- Reached peak power under Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb
- Synthesized Persian, Timurid, and Indian cultures creating the Mughal style
- Built iconic architectural monuments including the Taj Mahal and Red Fort
- Empire declined in the 18th century and formally ended in 1857 after the Indian Rebellion