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Option 1 : Babur
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Key Points
- Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India.
- The First Battle of Panipat was fought on April 21, 1526.
- This battle marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India.
- Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, to establish his dominion over Northern India.
Additional Information
- First Battle of Panipat:
- The First Battle of Panipat is one of the most significant battles in Indian history as it laid the foundation for the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India.
- It was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire, led by Sultan Ibrahim Lodi.
- The battle was noted for the use of field artillery by Babur, which played a crucial role in his victory.
- Babur's win at Panipat was a result of superior military tactics, including the use of the Tulughma and Araba (cart) formations which helped in dividing and encircling the enemy.
- Babur:
- Babur, full name Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, was a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan through his father and mother respectively.
- He was born on February 14, 1483, in Andijan (present-day Uzbekistan).
- Before invading India, Babur had established his rule in Kabul, from where he planned his expeditions into the Indian subcontinent.
- After his victory at Panipat, Babur continued to expand his empire and laid the foundation for the successive Mughal rulers in India.
- Mughal Empire:
- The Mughal Empire was an empire in the Indian subcontinent, established and ruled by a Muslim dynasty of Chagatai Turco-Mongol origin from Central Asia.
- It ruled most of the Indian subcontinent for over two centuries, from the early 16th to the mid-18th century.
- The Mughal Empire is known for its significant contributions to the culture, architecture, and economy of India.
- Notable Mughal rulers include Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb.
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