The Mughal Empire in India (1526–1857) was ruled by a succession of 19 major emperors, starting with Babur and ending with Bahadur Shah II, as detailed on Wikipedia. Key rulers included Akbar the Great, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb, who expanded the empire. The empire experienced a steep decline after 1707, with later rulers holding little real power.
List of Mughal Emperors in India (1526–1857)
- Babur (1526–1530): Founder of the Mughal Empire.
- Humayun (1530–1540 & 1555–1556): Lost and regained the empire.
- Akbar (1556–1605): Expanded and solidified the empire.
- Jahangir (1605–1627): Known for his appreciation of art and justice.
- Shah Jahan (1628–1658): Known for building the Taj Mahal.
- Aurangzeb (1658–1707): Expanded the empire to its greatest extent.
- Bahadur Shah I (1707–1712).
- Jahandar Shah (1712–1713).
- Farrukhsiyar (1713–1719).
- Rafi ud-Darajat (1719).
- Shah Jahan II (1719).
- Muhammad Shah (1719–1748).
- Ahmad Shah Bahadur (1748–1754).
- Alamgir II (1754–1759).
- Shah Jahan III (1759).
- Shah Alam II (1759–1806).
- Akbar Shah II (1806–1837).
- Bahadur Shah II (1837–1857): Last Mughal Emperor.