Talking History |8| Delhi: The foundation of Mughal Empire

Talking History is a documentary series on Rajya Sabha TV charting the past of fabulous Indian cities and their history.
In this episode we talk about the foundation of Mughal Empire by Babur. The ruler from small kingdom in Ferghana of Central Asia raided India in 1526 in the first battle of Panipat and unseated Ibrahim Lodi's Delhi Sultanate. In his later skrimishes, the Mughal army faced tough resistance from brave Rajputs of India. However, after battles of Khanwa, Chanderi and Ghaggar, the Mughal empire was established by Babur.
In his later days as the ruler, he penned his autobiography Baburnama. Babur died just four years into his rule in 1530 and left for his son Humayun a shaky Mughal empire.

Guests: Syed Najaf Haider, Professor, History, JNU
Dr. Amita Paliwal, Assistant Professor, History, JMC, Delhi University
Dr. Raziuddin Aqu

Anchor/Producer: Rajat Kain