Babur

Zahiruddin Mohhamad Babur

• Brilliant military strategist and skilled tactician

Invasion of India

• Mughal Empire invaded India under Babur's leadership.

• Great grandson of Timur Lenk.

• Entered India in 1526 with an army of 12,000 against a united force of over 100,000 men.

• Utilized carts, movable artillery, and superior cavalry tactics.

• Defeated the Rajput forces led by Rana Sangha.

• In 1529, routed the joint forces of Afghan and the Sultan of Bengal.

• Died in 1530 before fully realizing his ambitions.

Legacy

• Left many legacies including gardens in Lahore and Kabul.

• Believed in many descendants who would fulfill his dream of establishing an empire.