The Mughals: Rise of Babur

Humayun faced the challenge of establishing his empire as the Mughals were regarded as foreign invaders by the people.

Hindal's treachery was a pivotal factor that led to Humayun's defeat by Sher Shah Suri at Chausa.

Humayun was helped by the ruler of Iran, which enabled him to recapture Kabul and Kandahar in AD 1545.

<p>Humayun died in AD 1556 from an accidental fall from the library building in Purana Qila at Delhi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sher Shah Suri, originally named Farid, was a prominent Afghan chief who defeated Humayun and ruled during the Suri Sultanate from AD 1540 to AD 1545.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Babur was related to Timur on his father's side and to Genghis Khan on his mother's side. The Mughals prided themselves on their Timurid ancestry while distancing themselves from the Mongols, whom they viewed negatively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, ruling from AD 1517 to AD 1526. His reign ended when he was overthrown by Babur at the Battle of Panipat, paving the way for the establishment of the Mughal Empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The significant battle was the Battle of Panipat, which took place in AD 1526. Babur's victory in this battle established him as the ruler of Delhi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daulat Khan Lodi invited Babur to invade India to overthrow the unpopular Ibrahim Lodi. His motivation stemmed from a desire for greater power and control in the region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Babur's Timurid lineage and his descent from notable conquerors shaped his ambitions to reclaim and rule territories, influencing his charismatic and military-focused leadership style. He aimed to establish a legacy similar to that of Timur.</p> Signup and view all the answers