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Battle of Panipat (1526)
Babur's gunpowder defeats Ibrahim Lodi; Mughal Empire begins
1526 🇮🇳 India Wars & Battles
⚔️ Key Facts
1
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi (100,000 troops) with just 12,000 soldiers using field artillery
2
First decisive use of gunpowder and cannon in Indian warfare
3
Founded the Mughal Empire that would rule India for 330 years
First time gunpowder and field artillery were used decisively in Indian warfare
Quick Reference
Era
⚔️ Wars & Battles
Region
🇮🇳 India
Year
1526
Summary
Babur's gunpowder defeats Ibrahim Lodi; Mughal Empire begins