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Facts

Also Known As Baber • Babar • Zahir al-Din Muhammad
Born February 15, 1483
Died December 26, 1530 (aged 47) • Agra • India
Founder Mughal dynasty
House / Dynasty Mughal dynasty
Notable Family Members son Humayun
Role In Battles of Panipat • First Battle of Panipat

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The Baburnama
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Bābur inspecting a garden, portrait miniature from the Bābur-nāmeh, 16th century; in the British Library.
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