Mughal Emperors (Chronological)
- TRICK WORD : BHAJSA: Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb.
The “BHAJSA” mnemonic represents the chronological order of the six major Mughal Emperors who ruled from 1526 to 1707. Below is the detailed timeline featuring their reigns and key contributions.
| Icon | Emperor | Reign Period | Key Highlights & Legacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐅 | Babur (Zahir-ud-din Muhammad) | 1526 – 1530 | – Founded the Mughal Empire after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat (1526) – Author of the Baburnama (his memoirs). – Defeated Rana Sanga at the Battle of Khanwa (1527). |
| 🦅 | Humayun (Nasir-ud-din Muhammad) | 1530 – 1540 & 1555 – 1556 | – Lost the empire to Sher Shah Suri after defeats at Chausa (1539) and Kannauj (1540) – Spent 15 years in exile before regaining Delhi in 1555 with Safavid help. – Died after falling from his library stairs. |
| 👑 | Akbar (Jalal-ud-din Muhammad) | 1556 – 1605 | – Known as “The Great”; expanded the empire across most of the subcontinent YouTube. – Abolished the Jizya tax and introduced the Din-i-Ilahi (syncretic religion). – Established a centralized administrative system (Mansabdari). |
| ⚖️ | Jahangir (Nur-ud-din Muhammad) | 1605 – 1627 | – Installed the “Chain of Justice” (Zanjir-i-Adl) for his subjects YouTube. – Known for his patronage of the arts, especially painting. – Married Nur Jahan, who held significant political power during his reign. |
| 🕌 | Shah Jahan (Shihab-ud-din Muhammad) | 1628 – 1658 | – Presided over the “Golden Age” of Mughal architecture – Built the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Jama Masjid. – Constructed the Peacock Throne. – Deposed and imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. |
| ⚔️ | Aurangzeb (Muhi-ud-din Muhammad) | 1658 – 1707 | – Expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent, conquering Bijapur and Golconda – Re-imposed the Jizya tax and compiled the Fatawa-e-Alamgiri (Islamic law code). – His death in 1707 marked the beginning of the empire’s decline. |
