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Marks the beginning of the Mughal Empire. The forces of Babur, a Central Asian ruler who was descended from the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, defeat the Lodi Empire of Northern India.
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Leads to difficulties with his son Humayun's seccession.
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Humayan takes advantage of the deaths of both Sher Shah Suri and his son and successor, Islam Shah, to march an army provided by his Persian allies back to india.
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shortly, after retaking power, humayan stops for daily prayer in the middle of carrying books down a flight of stairs and trips
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The Mughal army defeats the surs and solidifies Akbar's control
