Mughal Family Tree: A List of Mughal Emperors

From the 16th century to the 19th century, Mughal emperors ruled almost throughout India. Babur established the Mughal dynasty, which ruled from the 1500s until the middle of the 1800s. The emperors of the Mughal Empire, which ruled for 331 years, were all descended from the same family, known as the “Timurid house.” The “Battle of Panipat” led to the establishment of the Mughal Empire. This dynasty had many rulers, but the first six are considered to be the most powerful among all. This “Hindu subcontinent” was ruled by the Mughals who were Muslims. The “Taj Mahal,” “Red Fort,” and many other magnificent antiques were among the countless treasures they left behind. 

Mughal Emperors and their Rule

Babur was from the family of Chengiz Khan and Timur, who were the ‘Great Asian Conquerors.” Ibrahim Lodhi, the final King of the Lodhi Sultanate was defeated by Babur. 

Mughal Emperor	Reign
The Greater Mughals (1526-1707)
Babur	1526 – 1530
Humayun	1st Term: 1530 – 1540; (Suri Dynasty: 1540 – 1555) 2nd Term: 1555 – 1556
Akbar	1556 – 1605
Jahangir	1605 – 1627
Shah Jahan	1605 – 1627
Aurangzeb	1658 – 1707
The Later Mughals (1707-1857)
Bahadur Shah I	1707 – 1712
Jahandar Shah	1712 – 1713
Furrukhsiyar	1713 – 1719
Rafi ud-Darjat	1719
Rafi-ud-Daulat	1719
Muhammad Ibrahim	1720
Muhammad Shah	1719-1748
Ahmad Shah Bahadur	1748-1754
Alamgir II	1754-1759
Shah Jahan III	1759-1760
Shah Alam II	1760-1806
Akbar Shah II	1806-1837
Bahadur Shah II	1837-1857

Family Tree of Mughal Emperors

A total of 20 Mughal emperors are said to have ruled the Indian subcontinent which also consists of Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. 

Did you Know?

Ziauddin Tucy, from the family of Timurid, is still alive. He is the sixth generation descendent of Bahadur Shah Zafar. 

This is all about the Mughal family tree and the list of Mughal Emperors. 

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