Apr 4, 2024, 04:49 PM IST

From Humayun to Shah Jahan: Here’s how Mughal Emperors died

Mahipal Chouhan

Babar (1483-1530): Founded the Mughal Empire, died at 47 due to illness.

Humayun (1508-1556): Second Mughal emperor, died at 47 from a fall down stairs.

Akbar (1542-1605): Ruled for 49 years, died at 63 due to dysentery.

Jahangir (1569-1627): Son of Akbar, ruled for 22 years, died at 58 from health issues related to opium and alcohol.

Shahjahan (1592-1666): Known for building the Taj Mahal, ruled for 30 years, died at 74 due to urinary disease.

Aurangzeb (1618-1707): Longest-ruling Mughal emperor, ruled for about 49 years, killed at 88 during a battle by Veer Chhatrasal.

Their reigns were pivotal in shaping Indian history and culture.

Each ruler's life and death marked significant chapters in the Mughal Empire's narrative.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports