The Historical Inscriptions of Southern India (collected till 1923) and Outlines of Political History c9.s2.t50.1

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Founded by Bābur of Samarkhand, who invaded the Punjab in A.D. 1524-25, and in 1526 completely defeated at Panipat the army of Ibrahim Lodi of Delhi, killing the Sultan. Bābur seized Delhi and Agra and was proclaimed 'Pādshāh' on April 27, 1526. He was fifth in descent from Taimūr.

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