medieval India · Mughal

First Battle of Panipat

Established Mughal power in northern India. Babur combined field artillery with mobile cavalry tactics to defeat Ibrahim Lodi and end the Lodi dynasty.

Date1526 CE
LocationPanipat, Haryana
OutcomeMughal victory
VictorBabur (Mughal)
DefeatedIbrahim Lodi (Delhi Sultanate)
CommandersBabur, Ibrahim Lodi

UPSC relevance

High relevance for medieval India, military technology, and the foundation of the Mughal Empire.

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