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When did the First Battle of Panipat occur?

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The First Battle of Panipat is believed to have occurred on April 20 or 21, 1526. It took place at Panipat (now in Haryana, India) and was fought between Babur (the first Mughal ruler of India) and Ibrahim Lodi (the Afghan sultan of Delhi). This battle marked the end of the rule of the Lodi dynasty and its control over Delhi, which was subsequently taken up by Babur, who established the Mughal Empire in India.