Babur, born Zahir-ud-din Muhammad on February 14, 1483, in Andijan, Fergana Valley (modern-day Uzbekistan), was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India.

• Lineage: He was a descendant of Timur (Tamerlane) on his father's side and Genghis Khan on his mother's side.
• Early Life: Babur became the ruler of Fergana at a young age, facing numerous challenges and conflicts with rival princes.
• Conquests: Driven by ambition, Babur sought to expand his territory. After initial setbacks, he turned his attention to India.
• Establishment of the Mughal Empire: In 1526, Babur defeated the Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat, marking the beginning of the Mughal Empire. Source
• Reign: Babur's reign was characterized by military campaigns, consolidating his rule, and laying the foundation for future Mughal emperors.
• Legacy: Babur is remembered as a skilled military commander, a patron of the arts and literature, and the founder of one of the most influential empires in Indian history.

Babur died on December 26, 1530, in Agra, India.