First Battle of Panipat

1526 CE · military

In 1526, Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, at the First Battle of Panipat.

The victory, won through the effective use of artillery and firearms, enabled the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India. This dynasty developed into a powerful state that would rule over much of the Indian subcontinent in the following centuries.

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What was First Battle of Panipat?
In 1526, Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, at the First Battle of Panipat.
When did First Battle of Panipat happen?
1526 CE