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Babur
Founding the Mughal Empire after defeating the Delhi sultan at Panipat.
First Battle of Panipat · Battle of Khanwa
- Born
- 14 February 1483
- Birthplace
- Andijan, present-day Uzbekistan
- Died
- 26 December 1530
More people
Babur
Central Asian ruler and writer whose conquests established a new dynasty in northern India. His memoir also records an unusually personal view of his world.
Early life
Timurid ancestry
Born into the ruling family of Fergana, with descent from Timur and Genghis Khan.
A young ruler
Inherited Fergana after his father’s death in 1494.
Career
- 1494–1504
Central Asian struggles
Repeatedly fought for Fergana and Samarkand before establishing himself in Kabul.
- 1504–1526
A Kabul power base
Built a new base and turned increasingly toward northern India.
- 1526–1530
Mughal rule
Defeated Ibrahim Lodi and rival forces while laying the foundations of a new empire.
Events & writings
First Battle of Panipat
Defeated the Delhi sultan Ibrahim Lodi.
Battle of Khanwa
Defeated a coalition led by Rana Sanga.
Baburnama
Memoirs describing campaigns, people, gardens and the natural world.
Beyond the throne
Gardens and poetry
Wrote poetry and showed a sustained interest in gardens and landscapes.
Succession
His son Humayun inherited an empire that was still being consolidated.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and references ↗Biography and contributions ↗Photo: c.1650 — later artistic depiction. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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