1526 to 1530

Babur

Babur, a prince from Fergana in Central Asia, descended from Timur on his father's side and from Chinggis Khan on his mother's, rules Kabul. In 1526 he defeats Ibrahim Lodi, sultan of Delhi, at Panipat, with the help of cannon and matchlocks. In 1527 he beats the Rajput chief Rana Sanga. He dies in 1530.