Abstract
It is an interesting study to explore linkages between
Central and South Asia in historical perspective. This piece of
research digs out the impact of increased linkages on the people
of the two regions. Central and South Asian Regions have
geographical, ethnic, historical and cultural connections. Natural
and human geography played a significant role in the transfer of
ideas and goods between the Central and South Asia. From time
immemorial important personalities and crucial events have
affected these linkages. Maurya, Kushan, Greek, Hindushahi,
Mongol, Timurid and Mughul dynasties influenced the
developments in Central Asia and South Asia. Zahiruddin
Mohammad Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi of the Indian Lodhi
dynasty in the battle of Panipat in 1526 and founded Mughal
Empire and influenced to a great extent the war technology in
the subcontinent. Babur is credited with introducing cannons in
warfare when he invaded India. During the 1st Battle of Panipat,
he has about fifteen thousand soldiers and many cannons.
Ibrahim Lodi the Sultan of Delhi on the other hand had about
forty thousand troops and hundred war elephants.
Zahid Anwar. (2014) BABUR’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNDERSTANDING AND DEVELOPMENT OF LINKAGES BETWEEN CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume 51, Issue 1.
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