Question

How did babur secure his position in india?

Answer 1

Babur, a conqueror from Central Asia, after facing major setbacks was successful in becoming the first Mughal emperor in India and laid the base for the Mughal Dynasty in India.

Babur became the ruler of Fergana, today’s Uzbekistan and there were threats for his succession to his throne. His maternal grandmother, Aisan Daulat Begum, helped him in securing his throne with a little luck.

However, in an attempt to escape the Uzbeks, Babur had to seek refuge in India. India was then facing the wrath of Ibrahim Lodi. Babur received invitations and allied with the Delhi Sultanate which included Ibrahim Lodi’s uncle Ala-ud-Din, Punjab governor, and Alam Khan and helped them in succession over the Lodi dynasty in the battle of Panipat.

Answer 2

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the Battle of Panipat 1 in 1526 AD. The next year he defeated Rana Sanga of Mewar at Khanua. Two years later he conquered the Afghan chiefs at Ghaghara. These three battles secured. Babur's position in India.