One ruler of this empire had a retinue of ministers known as his "Nine Jewels," including the wise tutor Bairam Khan.  
One ruler of this empire had a retinue of ministers known as his "Nine Jewels," including the wise tutor Bairam Khan.  Another ruler of this empire fought constant battles with Shivaji, the founder of the rival Marantha Confederation.  Nadir Shah stole this empire's Peacock Throne. It was founded after the defeat of the Lodis at the First Battle of Panipat. One ruler of this empire built the Taj Mahal, and its rulers included Shah Jahan, Akbar, and Babur. For 10 points, name this Muslim empire that ruled India from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century.
One ruler of this empire had a retinue of ministers known as his "Nine Jewels," including the wise tutor Bairam Khan.  
Mughal Empire [or Shahan-e Mogul]