The First Battle of Panipat, fought on April 21, 1526, is considered the battle that established the Mughal Empire in India. Babur’s smaller but disciplined army used cannons, muskets and intelligent formations to defeat Ibrahim Lodi’s large but poorly coordinated force. Ibrahim Lodi died on the battlefield, ending the rule of the Lodi Dynasty. After this victory, Babur captured Delhi and Agra and laid the foundation of a powerful empire. This battle introduced modern warfare techniques in India and marked the beginning of nearly three centuries of Mughal influence on Indian history.