Question

Describe Babur’s conquest of Punjab.

Answer 1

Hint:
-Babur is regarded as the founder of the Mughal empire and the first Emperor of the Mughal dynasty in the Indian subcontinent.
-He came to India with the invitation of Daulat Khan Lodi.
-He was a great military leader through which he gained victory in the first battle of Panipat.

Complete answer:
-Babur was only eleven years of age when his father, Umar Sheikh died and he became the king of Farghana.

-At the point when Babur made his initial strike into India in 1519, the Punjab locale (presently isolated between the Indian state and the Pakistani territory) was important for the domains of Sultan Ibrahim Lodi of Delhi, however, the lead representative, Dawlat Khan Lodi, disliked Ibrahim's endeavours to decrease his power.

-The main reason behind the entry of Babur to India was the invitation of Daulat Khan Lodi to settle his disputes with Sultan Ibrahim Lodi. Babur was already in possession of a part of Punjab. He also captured Lahore, Jalandhar Doab, and Dipalpur and his rapid progress alarmed the Afghans of Punjab.

-After the conquest of Punjab, Daulat Khan had expected that Babur would appoint the governor of Punjab, but Babur offered him only the territories of Jalandhar and Sultanpur. Daulat Khan turned against Babur and in desperation rose in revolt against him and was defeated and driven to Shivalik hills. Before leaving for Kabul, Babur had made administrative arrangements for Punjab.

Note:
-Even though Babur entered Punjab in the year 1523, his invasion became successful during his fifth time that is in November 1525.
-The army of the Babur had the size of 12000 men and he was also joined by his son Humayun and Khwaja Kalan who conquered the traditional gateway to India which is none other than Punjab.
-Babur and his soldiers were infamous for the demolition of several temples related to Hinduism all over Punjab