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Towards the end of the 15 century AD, he succeeded to the throne of ______.
Towards the end of the 15 century AD, he succeeded to the throne of ______.
Ferghana
He was only ______ at the time.
He was only ______ at the time.
12
After moving from place to place for nearly a decade, he finally managed to seize ______ in AD 1504.
After moving from place to place for nearly a decade, he finally managed to seize ______ in AD 1504.
Kabul
Babur's initial invasions into India met with little success. But things changed in AD 1526 during the rule of the last Delhi ______, Ibrahim Lodi.
Babur's initial invasions into India met with little success. But things changed in AD 1526 during the rule of the last Delhi ______, Ibrahim Lodi.
He was also involved in a conflict with the ruler of Mewar, Rana Sanga, for control over ______.
He was also involved in a conflict with the ruler of Mewar, Rana Sanga, for control over ______.
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Babur's Throne
Babur's Throne
Babur succeeded to the throne of Ferghana.
Babur's Age
Babur's Age
Babur was only 12 years old when he became king.
Seizure of Kabul
Seizure of Kabul
In AD 1504, Babur seized Kabul after moving repeatedly.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi
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Rana Sanga Conflict
Rana Sanga Conflict
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Study Notes
Babur: The First Mughal Emperor
- Babur was the inaugural Mughal emperor of India, establishing Mughal rule in the subcontinent.
- He was a descendant of Timur on his father's side and Genghis Khan on his mother's side, highlighting his noble lineage.
- At just 12 years old, Babur ascended to the throne of Ferghana, a small province in Central Asia.
- Facing an invasion from the Uzbegs, Babur was compelled to leave Ferghana and spent nearly a decade in various migrations.
- In AD 1504, Babur captured Kabul, marking a significant turn in his ambitions towards India.
Initial Invasions and Context
- Babur's early attempts to invade India were largely unsuccessful, characterized by limited resources and political challenges.
- His fortunes changed in AD 1526, during the rule of Ibrahim Lodi, the last Sultan of Delhi.
- Ibrahim Lodi's reign was plagued by rebellions and conflicts, particularly with Rana Sanga of Mewar over territorial control in Rajasthan, weakening his position.
- This context provided Babur with an opportunity to capitalize on Lodi's vulnerabilities, setting the stage for significant military confrontations in India.
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