The correct chronological order of major Mughal emperors is: Babar (1526-1530), Humayun (1530-1540 and 1555-1556), Akbar (1556-1605), Jahangir (1605-1627), Shah Jahan (1628-1658), and Aurangzeb (1658-1707). This sequence reflects the actual succession of the Mughal throne.