Mughal Empire (1526-1857)

Babur (1526-30)

  • He laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India.
  • He was born and brought up in Farghana (Afghanistan) and was related to Timur from his father’s side and to Chengiz Khan through his mother.
  • By assassinating his uncles, he became the ruler of Farghana.
  • Babur took interest in conquering India and by the end of 1525, Babur started from Kabul to conquer India. He occupied Lahore easily by defeating its governor, Daulat Khan Lodi.
  • Then he proceeded against Delhi where Ibrahim Lodi was the Sultan.
  • On 21st April 1526, the first Battle of Panipat took place between Babur and Ibrahim ....

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