The Mughal Empire ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th to mid-19th centuries. Founded in 1526 by Babur, a Timurid prince descended from Turkic-Mongol ancestors, the Mughal dynasty expanded its territories under influential rulers like Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb. Despite initial resistance, the Mughal victory was decisive, marking the complete annexation of Gujarat into the Mughal Empire, thereby showcasing Akbar's strategic acumen and the Mughal Empire's military might. The Mughal dynasty (Persian: دودمان مغل, romanized: Dudmân-e Mughal ) or the House of Babur (Persian: خاندانِ آلِ بابُر, romanized: Khāndān-e-Āl-e-Bābur), was a branch of the Timurid dynasty that ruled South Asia and other territories within modern day Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan, that composed the Mughal Empire. Founded in 1526 by Babur, the first Mughal Emperor, the House of Babur ruled over much of South Asia and parts of the Middle East until the early 18th ... The Mughal Empire started in 1526 and ruled India for over 300 years. At its height, the Mughal Empire was one of the most powerful empires in the world. The Mughals left behind beautiful buildings like the Taj Mahal and influenced Indian culture significantly.
