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Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur, a Timurid descendant, and ruled most of the Indian subcontinent at its height under Akbar and Aurangzeb. It produced landmarks such as the Taj Mahal. It declined in the 18th century and the British ended it after the 1857 rebellion.
Key facts
| Dates | 1526 – 1857 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Lahore, Delhi |
| Founder | Babur |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
| Peak extent | ≈ 4 million km² (c. 1690 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Delhi Sultanate Timurid Empire Bengal Sultanate Gujarat Sultanate Sur Empire Bijapur Sultanate Golconda Sultanate Kashmir Sultanate Malwa Sultanate Ahmadnagar Sultanate Langah Sultanate Arghun dynasty Khandesh Sultanate (Farooqi dynasty)
Followed by
British Raj Maratha Confederacy Durrani Empire Sur Empire Hyderabad State Kalhora dynasty
In the Islamic timeline
- Hanafi School — The Fatawa-e-Alamgiri, a Hanafi legal compendium, was compiled under Aurangzeb.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.