16 Questions
What title was Babur commonly known as?
Tiger
Who was Babur's great grandfather?
Timur
Which ruler was Babur descended from?
Chenghis Khan
What did Babur conquer after becoming the ruler of Kabul?
Ghazni and Samarkand
In which battle did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodi to become the ruler of Hindustan?
First Battle of Panipat
What important document did Babur write?
Babarnama or Tuzuk-i-Baburi
Which fierce battle led to the defeat of Rana Sanga and the end of Rajput power?
Battle of Khanwa
Why did Babur have to head towards India?
Failure to bring Samarkand permanently under his control
What were some of the qualities that made Babur a formidable leader?
Brave soldier, experienced general, skilled horse-rider, sure shooter, skilled swordsman
What made Babur give up his ambition of expanding his empire in Central Asia?
Failure to bring Samarkand permanently under his control
How did Babur become the ruler of Hindustan?
By defeating the army of Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 CE
What impact did Babur's victory in the First Battle of Panipat have on his power and influence?
Boosted his economic security and influence, ended the power of the Afghans
What did Babur do to win over the confidence of the public and Afghan chiefs who had opposed him?
Distributed his wealth generously
Who did Babur have to defeat to have complete control over North India?
Rajputs
What document did Babur write that includes important events related to his life?
Babarnama or Tuzuk-i-Baburi in Turkish
Which battle resulted in the defeat of Rana Sanga and the end of Rajput power?
Battle of Khanwa
Study Notes
Babur's Background
- Babur was also known as Zahir-ud-din Muhammad, a great grandson of Timur and a descendant of Turkish ruler Chenghis Khan.
- Chenghis Khan had invaded India several times.
Military Conquests
- Babur was a brave soldier, experienced general, skilled horse-rider, sure shooter, and skilled swordsman.
- He conquered Ghazni and Samarkand, but failed to bring Samarkand permanently under his control.
- He headed towards India, attracted by its fabulous wealth.
First Battle of Panipat
- Babur defeated the army of Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 CE.
- This victory ended the power of the Afghans and boosted Babur's economy, security, and influence.
Governance
- Babur distributed his wealth generously to buy the confidence of the public and Afghan chiefs who had opposed him.
Battle of Khanwa
- Babur defeated Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa to have complete control over north India.
- This defeat ended the power of the great warriors, the Rajputs.
Personal Qualities
- Babur was not only a great military commander but also a learned scholar.
- He wrote Babarnama or Tuzuk-i-Baburi in Turkish, which includes important events related to his life.
Learn about Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in India, his conquests, and his ambitions of expanding his empire. Discover how he was related to Timur and Chenghis Khan.
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