Examine the dates in this timeline:

1526: The Mughal Empire is
established in northern India.

1601: Mughal leaders support the
construction of the Sikh holy site

known as the Golden Temple.

1653: Mughal ruler Shah Jahan oversees
the construction of the Taj Mahal palace.

1669: Hindus rebel against a new
Mughal policy of taxing non-Muslims.

1757: British troops overthrow the
Mughal governor of Bengal, India.

Which title best describes the events in the timeline?

A)The early foundations of the Mughal Empire.
B)The spread of British colonial power in India.
C)The era of Mughal religious persecution.
D)The rise and decline of the Mughal Empire.