When Babur invaded India in 1526, he entered through the Punjab region. After capturing Kabul, he marched southward, crossed the Indus River near Attock and proceeded into Punjab, which had long been the main entry point for Central Asian rulers. Punjab’s open plains and strategic routes allowed Babur to move swiftly toward the heart of the Delhi Sultanate. He captured key towns and confronted Ibrahim Lodi’s forces near Panipat. The First Battle of Panipat, fought shortly afterward, marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India. Thus, Punjab was the crucial gateway enabling Babur’s successful advance into the Indian subcontinent.