The Mughal Empire (1526–1857) was a state in South Asia ruled by a Muslim dynasty. At its greatest extent it stretched from Afghan-istan in the northwest to modern Bangladesh in the east and from the Himalayas to southern India. Founded by Babur, a Timurid prince, the Empire was extended and consolidated by his successors Humayun (r. 1530–1556) and Akbar (r. 1556–1605). Akbar was the first great Mughal patron of art and architecture; he built a splendid new capital city at Fatehpur Sikri. He also commissioned many superb illustrated manuscripts, employing Persian, Hindu and Muslim artists and calligraphers. The Mughal painting style was further refined during the reigns of Jahangir (r. 1605–1627) and Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658). Shah Jahan was also responsible for India’s most famous architectural monument, the Taj Mahal (1631–1653). Mughal patronage of the arts declined under the puritanical Aurangzeb (r. 1658–1707), who banned painting from his court. The last Mughal emperor was deposed and exiled in 1858, and the British crown took possession of former Mughal dominions. Web resources here and here.

Mirak Mirza Ghiyath. The Tomb of Humayun, Delhi, India. Mughal. 1526–1571.