The Mughal Family

Founded the Mughal Empire after his victory at Panipat in 1526, and wrote one of the first autobiographies in the Islamic world.

Babur's son, who lost the empire, spent fifteen years in exile, and recovered it shortly before his death.

Humayun's son, who became emperor at thirteen and is remembered for expanding the empire and for his religious tolerance.

Akbar's son, a noted patron of painting whose wife Nur Jahan held exceptional power at court.

Jahangir's son, who built the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal and was later imprisoned by his own son.

Shah Jahan's son, who seized the throne from his father and took the empire to its greatest extent.