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Battle of Panipat

When
21 April 1526
Where
Panipat
Part of
Battle of Panipat

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat on 21 April 1526 using gunpowder weapons.

Babur's forces, employing gunpowder firearms and cannons, defeated Ibrahim Lodi. This engagement was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder arms on the Indian subcontinent and resulted in a decisive victory for Babur.

Sources

  1. First Battle of Panipat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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