1526 ⟶ Babur Founds the Mughal Empire

Mughal Empire, founded by Babur.
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🕌 Safavid Dynasty Unites Iran and Establishes Shia Islam

Safavid dynasty reunifies Iran and rules over it until 1736. Safavids adopt a Shia branch of Islam.⟶
Safavid Dynasty Unites Iran and Establishes Shia Islam (1501)
Shia IslamSafavid DynastyDynastyReligious ConversionPolitical UnificationIslamic WorldShah
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⚔️ Ottoman Victory Secures Eastern Anatolia from Safavids

The Ottoman Empire wrests Eastern Anatolia from the Safavids after the Battle of Chaldiran.⟶
Ottoman Victory Secures Eastern Anatolia from Safavids (1515)
Ottoman EmpireSafavid DynastyMilitary ConflictTerritorial ExpansionGeopoliticsShia IslamSunni Islam
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⚔️ Babur's Victory at Panipat: End of the Delhi Sultanate

Timurid Empire forces under Babur defeat the Lodi dynasty at the First Battle of Panipat, end of the Delhi Sultanate.⟶
Babur's Victory at Panipat: End of the Delhi Sultanate (1525)
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👑 Babur Founds the Mughal Empire

Mughal Empire, founded by Babur.⟶
Babur Founds the Mughal Empire (1526)
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⚔️ Mughal Victory at the Battle of Khanwa

Mughal Empire forces defeat the Rajput led by Rana Sanga of Mewar at the Battle of Khanwa⟶
Mughal Victory at the Battle of Khanwa (1527)
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🤝 Akbar's Marriage to a Rajput Princess

Mughal emperor Akbar reconciles the Muslim and Hindu factions by marrying into the powerful Rajput Hindu caste.⟶
Akbar's Marriage to a Rajput Princess (1562)
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