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How did Babur establish control of Kabul before invading India?
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Mughal dynasty
Emperors (from left, seated) Jahangir, Akbar, and Shah Jahan are depicted with their ministers (foreground) and Prince Dara Shikoh in a watercolor from India, c. 1630ā40.
After losing his ancestral lands in Fergana and failing to secure Samarkand, Babur seized Kabul in 1504 with his personal followers.12
He established and maintained control over the city by utilizing his exceptional skills as a commander, which included the ability to inspire loyalty among his troops and effectively manage the turbulent factions caused by family feuds. Despite facing various rebellions and intrigues, he successfully held the region, eventually using it as a base for his military campaigns into India. Additionally, he invested in the city's development by commissioning public buildings and gardens, having developed a deep personal affection for its climate and fruit.213