{"id":1708,"date":"2025-03-12T20:56:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1708"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:29:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:59:05","slug":"list-of-mughal-emperors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mughal-emperors\/","title":{"rendered":"List Of Mughal Emperors Rulers, Contributions, And Decline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mughal-emperors\/#Beginning_of_the_Mughal_Dynasty\" >Beginning of the Mughal Dynasty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mughal-emperors\/#Rulers_After_Farrukhsiyar_1719-1857\" >Rulers After Farrukhsiyar (1719-1857)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mughal-emperors\/#Decline_and_Fall_of_the_Mughal_Empire\" >Decline and Fall of the Mughal Empire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mughal-emperors\/#List_of_Mughal_Emperors_FAQs\" >List of Mughal Emperors FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mughal Empire, one of the most prominent and influential empires in Indian history, was established in the early 16th century. This empire was founded by Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, and it flourished for over 300 years, playing a pivotal role in shaping the political, cultural, and economic landscape of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mughal emperors were known for their centralised rule, military prowess, cultural patronage, and monumental architectural achievements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginning_of_the_Mughal_Dynasty\"><\/span><b>Beginning of the Mughal Dynasty<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mughal Empire was established in 1526 by Babur after he defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, in the First Battle of Panipat. This victory began a new dynasty that would rule India for many centuries. The empire expanded to cover a large part of the Indian subcontinent, stretching from the Deccan Plateau in the south to the Himalayas in the north, and from Bengal in the east to Afghanistan in the west.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Babur (1526-1530)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babur, the first emperor of the Mughal Empire, was born in present-day Uzbekistan and came to power through his conquest of the Sultanate of Delhi. His victory at the Battle of Panipat in 1526 marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India. Babur was not only a capable military strategist but also a lover of art and culture, laying the groundwork for a flourishing Mughal civilization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1709\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182026.png?resize=220%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182026.png?resize=220%2C300&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182026.png?w=419&amp;ssl=1 419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Humayun (1530-1540, 1555-1556)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humayun, the eldest son of Babur, succeeded his father in 1530. However, his reign was interrupted when he was defeated by Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire. After 15 years of exile, Humayun regained the throne in 1555 with the help of Persian forces. Unfortunately, his reign was short-lived, as he died in 1556 after a fall from the stairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1710\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182113.png?resize=300%2C297&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182113.png?resize=300%2C297&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182113.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182113.png?w=544&amp;ssl=1 544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Akbar (1556-1605)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akbar, often regarded as the greatest Mughal emperor, succeeded his father, Humayun, at the young age of 13. His reign marked the golden age of the Mughal Empire. Akbar expanded the empire significantly, incorporating Gujarat, Bengal, Kashmir, and large parts of the Deccan Plateau. Known for his tolerance towards different religions, Akbar promoted policies of religious harmony, such as abolishing the jizya tax and fostering relationships with Hindu Rajputs. He also introduced administrative reforms and a centralized system of governance, making the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mughal Empire&#8217;s List<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of rulers look more unified than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1711\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182153.png?resize=215%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182153.png?resize=215%2C300&amp;ssl=1 215w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182153.png?w=469&amp;ssl=1 469w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Jahangir (1605-1627)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jahangir, the son of Akbar, became the ruler in 1605. His rule is remembered for promoting art, especially Mughal painting and architecture. Jahangir loved luxury and is linked to the building of the famous Shalimar Gardens in Kashmir. While he continued his father Akbar&#8217;s policy of accepting different religions, his wife, Empress Nur Jahan, had a lot of political power and often took the spotlight in his reign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1712\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182255.png?resize=228%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182255.png?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182255.png?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Shah Jahan (1628-1658)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shah Jahan, the son of Jahangir, is best remembered for his architectural achievements, most notably the construction of the Taj Mahal, a symbol of eternal love. Under his rule, the Mughal Empire reached its height in terms of wealth and power. Shah Jahan&#8217;s reign, however, was marked by lavish spending and the expansion of Mughal architecture, leading to his eventual downfall. His son, Aurangzeb, imprisoned him for the last years of his life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1713\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182344.png?resize=211%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182344.png?resize=211%2C300&amp;ssl=1 211w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182344.png?w=416&amp;ssl=1 416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Aurangzeb (1658-1707)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, was a controversial figure in the history of the empire. His reign is noted for its military conquests, particularly in the Deccan region. He expanded the empire to its largest territorial extent, but his policies\u2014such as the re-imposition of the jizya tax and his strict interpretation of Islam\u2014led to growing discontent among Hindus and other religious groups. His reign marked the beginning of the decline of the Mughal Empire, as his oppressive rule caused internal strife and weakened central authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1714\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182435.png?resize=248%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182435.png?resize=248%2C300&amp;ssl=1 248w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182435.png?w=424&amp;ssl=1 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Bahadur Shah I (1707-1712)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bahadur Shah I, the eldest son of Aurangzeb, succeeded his father after a brief succession war. His reign was marked by efforts to restore stability to the empire, but he faced challenges from various factions, including the growing influence of the Marathas. His death in 1712 further deepened the fragmentation of the empire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1715\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182512.png?resize=207%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182512.png?resize=207%2C300&amp;ssl=1 207w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182512.png?w=461&amp;ssl=1 461w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>8. Jahandar Shah (1712-1713)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jahandar Shah&#8217;s reign lasted only one year and was marked by ineffective leadership. His reign ended when he was defeated by his son, Farrukhsiyar, who later became the next emperor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1716\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182548.png?resize=219%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182548.png?resize=219%2C300&amp;ssl=1 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182548.png?w=412&amp;ssl=1 412w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Farrukhsiyar (1713-1719)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farrukhsiyar&#8217;s reign was dominated by the influence of the Sayyid Brothers, who controlled the imperial court. His short reign saw the increasing power of the British East India Company in India and the growing influence of the Marathas. Farrukhsiyar was eventually deposed and assassinated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1717\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182649.png?resize=205%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182649.png?resize=205%2C300&amp;ssl=1 205w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182649.png?w=364&amp;ssl=1 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rulers_After_Farrukhsiyar_1719-1857\"><\/span><b>Rulers After Farrukhsiyar (1719-1857)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remaining Mughal emperors were largely ceremonial, with no real power or authority. They were often controlled by various regional powers or foreign entities, such as the British. The last significant ruler, <\/span><b>Bahadur Shah II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, was exiled to Rangoon (Myanmar) after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, marking the official end of the Mughal Empire.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bahadur Shah II (1837-1857)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II, was a symbolic figure with little power. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he was captured by the British and exiled, bringing an end to the Mughal Empire. The British East India Company took control of India, ushering in British colonial rule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1718\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182756.png?resize=241%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182756.png?resize=241%2C300&amp;ssl=1 241w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-12-182756.png?w=452&amp;ssl=1 452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decline_and_Fall_of_the_Mughal_Empire\"><\/span><b>Decline and Fall of the Mughal Empire<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Aurangzeb died in 1707, the Mughal Empire began its slow decline. The later emperors struggled to maintain control over the vast empire, and regional powers such as the Marathas, Sikhs, and Rajputs began to assert their independence. The following emperors were largely symbolic rulers, with little real power. However, their reigns are still crucial parts of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of Emperors of the Mughal Empire<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Mughal_Emperors_FAQs\"><\/span><b>List of Mughal Emperors FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1719 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1719.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1719.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1719.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1719.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1719.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1741784367\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1719\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17190\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17190\" aria-controls=\"collapse17190\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Who was the first Mughal emperor?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse17190\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1719\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17190\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Babur was the first Mughal emperor, founding the dynasty in 1526 after his victory at the Battle of Panipat. He established Mughal rule in India and laid its cultural foundations.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17191\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17191\" aria-controls=\"collapse17191\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What were Akbar\u2019s major contributions?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17191\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1719\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17191\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Akbar is renowned for religious tolerance, administrative reforms, and expanding the empire. His reign saw the establishment of a centralized system of governance and the introduction of policies promoting harmony.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17192\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17192\" aria-controls=\"collapse17192\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What led to the decline of the Mughal Empire?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17192\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1719\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17192\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The decline stemmed from Aurangzeb\u2019s death, regional autonomy movements, and the weakening of central authority. The Marathas, Sikhs, and Rajputs gained power, and internal struggles eroded the empire\u2019s cohesion.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17193\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17193\" aria-controls=\"collapse17193\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who was the last Mughal emperor?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17193\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1719\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17193\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor, ruling from 1837 to 1857. He was exiled after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, marking the end of the Mughal Empire.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17194\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17194\" aria-controls=\"collapse17194\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What was the role of the British East India Company during Mughal rule?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17194\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1719\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17194\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The British East India Company gained significant power during the later Mughal period, influencing politics and economics, and contributing to the eventual British colonial dominance over India.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the List Of Mughal Emperors from Babur to Bahadur Shah II Learn about their reigns contributions and the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1708"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1708\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6448,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1708\/revisions\/6448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}