How did Babur's victory at Panipat establish Mughal rule in India?

Babur’s victory at the First Battle of Panipat in April 1526 was the decisive event that established Mughal rule in India. By defeating Ibrahim Lodi, the last sultan of the Delhi sultanate, Babur effectively ended the Lodi dynasty and secured a foothold in northern India.1234

Babur achieved this victory despite commanding a significantly smaller army than Lodi’s forces. His success was driven by innovative military tactics, including the use of coordinated flanking maneuvers known as tulughma, and the effective deployment of artillery and matchlocks protected by a line of carts.153

Following the collapse of Lodi’s army and the death of the sultan in battle, Babur rapidly occupied Delhi and Agra. This victory laid the foundation for the Mughal Empire, which would go on to rule parts of India for three centuries.5637