Dynasties and Empires

Babur founded the Mughal Empire after his victories in the Battle of Panipat in 1526.

The Battle of Panipat in 1526 was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi, marking the beginning of the Mughal Empire.

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

The Gupta Dynasty succeeded the Maurya Empire and is known for its contributions to Indian culture and science.

Bahadur Shah II, also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar, was the last Mughal emperor.

Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Delhi Sultanate, which was the first of the five unrelated dynasties to rule India's heartland.

Aurangzeb is known for his military conquests and the expansion of the Mughal Empire to its greatest territorial extent.

Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, serving as a general under Muhammad of Ghor before becoming the ruler.

Akbar introduced the Din-i-Ilahi, a syncretic religion intended to merge elements of different religions in his empire.

Ranjit Singh, also known as the "Lion of Punjab," was the founder of the Sikh Empire.

Shah Jahan is renowned for his passion for architecture, with the Taj Mahal being his most famous creation.

Aurangzeb's reign marked the beginning of the decline of the Mughal Empire due to various factors including military overextension and administrative issues.

Akbar was known for his patronage of the arts, including painting, which flourished during his reign.