How many years did Mughals rule India?

The Mughal Empire ruled over the Indian subcontinent for about 331 years, from 1526 to 1857. It was founded by Babur after his victory in the Battle of Panipat in 1526.

Under the reign of Akbar, the empire reached its peak, extending over a large part of the Indian subcontinent.

Jahangir continued the expansion and cultural flourishing of the empire. Shah Jahan, known for building the Taj Mahal, further expanded the empire and promoted art and architecture.

Aurangzeb ruled for many years, but his reign marked the beginning of the empire's decline.

After Aurangzeb's death, the Mughal Empire entered a period of decline due to internal strife, weak successors, and external invasions.

The British East India Company gradually gained control over parts of India, leading to the eventual demise of Mughal power.

The Mughal Empire formally came to an end in 1857 when the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II, was deposed during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.