Four phases of Mughal history
Four phases of Mughal history

The Mughal Empire was a Muslim, Persianate dynasty that grew from a Central Asian invasion into a powerful Indian empire. A useful pattern is foundation under Babur, consolidation under Akbar, high imperial culture under Jahangir and Shah Jahan, and overextension from Aurangzeb to Nadir Shah.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR AS Level History The Rise and Decline of the Mughal Empire in India 1526–1739. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.