Battle of Panipat 1526
With cannon and cavalry Babur defeats Ibrahim Lodi, Sultan of Delhi, and founds the Mughal Empire.
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Key facts
| Date | 1526 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 29.39° N, 76.97° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Delhi (about 90 km) |
| Territory of (map of 1500) | Sultanate of Delhi |
Rulers in 1526
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Charles V | 1519–1556 |
| France | Francis I | 1515–1547 |
| England / UK | Henry VIII | 1509–1547 |
| Spain | Charles I | 1516–1556 |
| Rus' / Russia | Vasily III | 1505–1533 |
| Ottomans / Turkey | Suleiman the Magnificent | 1520–1566 |