Babur (Mughal Emperor)

Babur

 also known as Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, was a famous Mughal emperor who lived from 1483 to 1530.

 He was born in Andijan, in present-day Uzbekistan.

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was a descendant of Timur, the Turkic conqueror, and Genghis Khan, the Mongol ruler. 

Babur is known for his military conquests and for founding the Mughal Empire in India.

Babur became the king of Fergana in 1494 when he was just 11 years old.

 However, he lost his kingdom to his rival, Muhammad Shaybani, in 1501.

 Babur then moved to Kabul, Afghanistan, and established his own kingdom there.

 He continued to struggle for power and conquered Samarkand in 1504, only to lose it again in 1511.

___----In 1526, 

Babur invaded India and defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, in the Battle of Panipat.

 This victory allowed Babur to establish the Mughal Empire in India.

 He then went on to conquer other regions of northern India, including Agra and Delhi.

 He also established a new capital at Agra .

Babur was not only a military conqueror but also a talented writer and poet.

 He wrote an autobiography, called the Baburnama, which provides an intimate account of his life and military campaigns.

 He was also a patron of the arts and supported the development of architecture, literature, and music.

Babur died in 1530 and was succeeded by his son, Humayun.

 His legacy lives on in the Mughal Empire, which continued to prosper under his descendants, including Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan.

 Babur is remembered as a brave warrior and an accomplished ruler who laid the foundation for one of the greatest empires in Indian history.

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