Babur

Definition

Babur was the founder and first Emperor of the Mughal dynasty in South Asia. He ruled over parts of Central Asia and India from 1526 until his death in 1530.

Related terms

Mughal Empire: An empire that ruled most present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh from 1526-1857. It was founded by Babur.

Battle of Panipat (1526): The first major battle between invading forces led by Babur against Ibrahim Lodi marking the beginning of the Mughal Empire.

Timurid Dynasty: A Central Asian dynasty founded by Timur (Tamerlane), Babur was a member of this dynasty.