Battle of Panipat
- When
- 1526
- Where
- Panipat
- Episodes
- 1
On 21 April 1526, Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat using gunpowder weapons. This victory gained Babur new lands and initiated a new phase of establishing the Mughal Empire in the heart of the Indian subcontinent.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. In 1526, most of North India was part of the Delhi Sultanate under Ibrahim Lodi. Babur had returned to northern India, crossing the Indus in December 1525, before the confrontation at Panipat.
Combat. Babur positioned his forces with his right flank secured against the city of Panipat. His army employed gunpowder firearms and cannons, marking one of the earliest uses of such arms on the subcontinent.
Outcome. The battle was a decisive military victory for Babur. Politically, it gained him new lands and initiated a new phase of his establishment of the Mughal Empire in the heart of the Indian subcontinent.
People involved
- Babur · Invading commander
- Ibrahim Lodi · Sultan of Delhi
Sources
- First Battle of Panipat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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