Death of Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb, the last of the strong Mughal emperors, died in 1707, marking the beginning of the decline for the Mughal Empire. His death led to a power struggle among his sons.
1707
1719
Accession of Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah ascended the throne in 1719. His reign saw the further weakening of Mughal authority and increased regional autonomy.
1739
Nader Shah's Invasion
The Persian ruler Nader Shah invaded India in 1739, sacking Delhi and plundering the Mughal treasury, which significantly weakened the Later Mughals in India.
1748
Death of Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah died in 1748, leading to further instability and succession crises among the Later Mughals in India.
1757
Battle of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked the beginning of British dominance in India, further diminishing the power of the Later Mughals.
1761
Third Battle of Panipat
The Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 saw the Marathas defeated by Ahmad Shah Abdali, further weakening the Later Mughals in India.
1764
Battle of Buxar
The Battle of Buxar in 1764 solidified British control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, further eroding the power of the Later Mughals.
1803
British Capture Delhi
In 1803, the British East India Company captured Delhi, placing the Later Mughals under British protection and control.
1837
Accession of Bahadur Shah II
Bahadur Shah II, the last Mughal emperor, ascended the throne in 1837. His reign was largely symbolic under British rule.
1857
Indian Rebellion of 1857
The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, saw Bahadur Shah II declared as the symbolic leader of the uprising against British rule.
1858
End of Mughal Empire
Following the suppression of the 1857 rebellion, the British exiled Bahadur Shah II to Rangoon in 1858, marking the official end of the Mughal Empire.
1862
Death of Bahadur Shah II
Bahadur Shah II died in exile in Rangoon in 1862, marking the end of the Later Mughals in India.
1877
Proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India
In 1877, Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India, further cementing British rule and the end of the Mughal legacy.
1905
Partition of Bengal
The Partition of Bengal in 1905 by the British highlighted the continuing impact of colonial rule long after the fall of the Later Mughals in India.
1947
Indian Independence
India gained independence from British rule in 1947, marking the end of colonial influence that began during the time of the Later Mughals in India.
