Events from the year 1526 in India.

Incumbents Mughal emperor: Babur

Events 21 April – The First Battle of Panipat is fought. Babur becomes Mughal emperor, invades northern India and captures Delhi, beginning the Mughal Empire, which lasts until 1757. Date unknown – The Siege of Sambhal occurs. Date unclear – The Siege of Calicut. Henrique de Meneses ends his governance of Portuguese India Lopo Vaz de Sampaio begins his governance of Portuguese India (which ends in 1529) Bahadur Shah of Gujarat first reign as sultan of Gujarat Sultanate begins (ends 1535)

Deaths 21 April – Ibrahim Lodi, sultan of Delhi (birth date unknown)

See also

Timeline of Indian history

References