Thursday, May 20, 2010

Babur's early expeditions into India

The siege of Chaghansarai of 1518 was an early step in Babur's attempts to conquer an empire in Hindustan
The siege of Bajaur of January 1519 was an early success during Babur's preparations for the invasion of Hindustan, and was notable for an early use of gunpowder weapons
The battle of Pharwala (15 March 1519) saw Babur capture a strong fortress held by the Gakhar tribe
The siege of Sayyidpur of 1520 was the only major military action to take place in Babur's third expedition into India

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