Babur – Founder of Mughal Empire

 

• Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire and he was the first Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty.
• Babur was the descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur.
• Babur was born on 14 February 1483.
• Babur was born in Fergana Valley, which is located in present day Uzbekistan.
• The Sultan of Delhi Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat held in 1526 C.E. After defeating Ibrahim Lodi, Babur established the Mughal Empire.
• Babur defeated the powerful ruler Rana Sanga of the Mewar Kingdom in the Battle of Khanwa. This helped Babur to establish control over Northern India.