Medieval India

Second Mughal Emperor who lost and regained his empire, and whose tomb became the architectural inspiration for the Taj Mahal.

6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556

Greatest ruler of early Bikaner (r. 1574–1612); one of Akbar's most trusted generals, Subahdar of Lahore, and builder of the unconquered Junagarh Fort.

20 July 1541 – 20 January 1612

The Kachwaha Rajput kingdom that allied with Akbar in 1562 and rose to unparalleled power within the Mughal system.

10th century – 18 November 1727

The ancient Sisodia Rajput kingdom ruled from Chittorgarh and Udaipur, renowned for over 1,400 years of unbroken sovereignty and Rajput valor.

8th century – 1948

The pragmatic Rajput rulers of Amber and Jaipur, who allied with the Mughals and rose to become some of the most powerful nobles in the empire.

The ancient Suryavanshi Rajput rulers of Mewar, famed for resisting Mughal conquest and upholding Rajput honour for over 1,400 years.