Zahir ud-Din Muhammad Babur
Born in 1483
Zahir ud-Din Muhammad Babur was a Mongol conqueror who founded the Mughal Empire in India.
Born in 1483 in Fergana (modern Uzbekistan), he was descended from both Genghis Khan and Timur.
Babur first established a kingdom in Kabul in 1504 before invading India.
He captured Delhi and Agra in 1526, laying the foundation for Mughal rule.
Babur's cultural background was a blend of Turkic and Persian influences.
He wrote his memoirs, the Baburnama, in Chagatai Turki, providing valuable insights into his life and times.
Babur's legacy as a military leader and cultural figure had a lasting impact on South Asian history.
