Hayat Ashraf

Central Asian politics played a crucial role in Babur's advance towards India. Babur, who was born in 1483 in Fergana (present-day Uzbekistan), belonged to the Timurid dynasty, which had its origins in Central Asia. Here's an overview of Central Asian politics and how it influenced Babur's conquest of India: 1. Timurid Empire: The Timurid Empire, founded by Timur (Tamerlane), was a powerful Central Asian empire that encompassed parts of present-day Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Babur's ancestors were rulers of the Timurid Empire. However, by Babur's time, the Timurid Empire had disintegrated into smaller states. 2. Turco-Mongol Tribes: Central Asia was inhabited by various Turco-Mongol tribes, such as the Uzbeks, Kazakhs, and Karakalpaks, who constantly competed for power and resources. Babur himself belonged to the Uzbek tribe of Chagatai Turkic descent. 3. Rivalries and Instability: Central Asia during Babur's time was marked by political ri...