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Also Known As Bābar • Bāber • Ẓahīr-ud-Dīn Muḥammad
Born February 15, 1483
Died December 26, 1530 (aged 47) • Agra • India
Founder Mughal dynasty
House / Dynasty Mughal dynasty
Notable Family Members son Humāyūn
Role In Battles of Panipat

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