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Who was Babur a descendant of?
The Lodi army was smaller than Babur's army in the First Battle of Panipat.
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What was significant about the tactics employed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat?
Innovative use of artillery, cavalry, and infantry formations
The First Battle of Panipat took place on _______________ in 1526.
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Study Notes
Babur and the Mughal Empire
- Founded the Mughal Empire in India in the 16th century
- Descendant of Timur (Tamerlane) and Genghis Khan
- Military campaigns in India marked the beginning of the Mughal era
The First Battle of Panipat
- Took place on April 21, 1526, near the city of Panipat, in present-day Haryana, India
- Fought between the forces of Babur and the Lodi dynasty, which ruled the Delhi Sultanate
- Innovative tactics employed by Babur:
- Use of artillery
- Cavalry
- Infantry formations
- Lodi army led by Sultan Ibrahim Lodi was larger but disorganized
- Babur's strategic leadership and military prowess won the battle
Consequences of the Battle
- Defeat of the Lodi dynasty
- End of the Delhi Sultanate
- Significant turning point in Indian history
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Test your knowledge of Babur and the First Battle of Panipat, significant events in Indian history that marked the beginning of the Mughal era. Learn about the military campaigns of Babur and the Lodi dynasty.
