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Who was Babur?

Babur—who also is known as Babar—was an Uzbek warrior who lived in the 1400s and 1500s who set the foundation for what would become the Mughal Dynasty when he became the first Mughal emperor. 


Babur ascended to the throne at a young age when his father passed away when he was only 11 years old. He faced turmoil at this early age thanks to the rebellion that he faced from his own relatives. Babur persevered and had desires to expand his territories, even at an early age. Though he faced a number of military setbacks, he was ultimately able to conquer many parts of central Asia.


Eventually, Babur desired to make his mark on the Indian continent. He and his warriors attacked the Delhi Sultanate and defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. This victory marked the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India. 


Babur died at age 47 and was buried at Babur Gardens in what is now known as Kabul, Afghanistan.

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