This is the group to whom Khusrau turned for aid when he rebelled against his father. As a result, this group became the target of the Mughals' particular hatred.
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Muslims
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This is the religious group to which the Mughal emperors belonged.
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Nur Jahan
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She was a Persian Princess who married a son of Akbar's and became a brilliant politician. When her husband proved weak,she took the opportunity to rule India in his name.
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Aurangzeb
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It was under this Mughal emperor that the empire expanded to its greatest size. Even so, the power of the empire weakened greatly during his reign.
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Akbar
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Known as the "Great One", he added more territory to the lands conquered by Babur than did any other Mughal emperor.
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Jahangir
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Although this son of Akbar was an extremely week ruler, he wisely left the affair of state to his more capable wife.
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Babur
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His kingdom was stolen from him when he was a boy. As a young man, he regained it along with other lands,thus laying foundation for vast Mughal Empire.
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Shah Jahan
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This Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife.
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Sikhs
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Their religions beliefs are a mixture of the doctrines of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sufism.