Babur’s aim has only been to expand his rule to Punjab, mainly to fulfill his ancestor Timur's legacy, since it used to be part of his empire.

At this time parts of north India are under the rule of Ibrahim Lodi of the Lodi dynasty, but the empire is crumbling and there are many defectors.

Receiving invitations from Daulat Khan Lodi, Governor of Punjab and Ala-ud-Din, uncle of Ibrahim, he sends an ambassador to Ibrahim, claiming himself the rightful heir to the throne of the country: however,the ambassador is detained at Lahore and released months later.

Babur starts for Lahore, Punjab, in 1524 but finds that Daulat Khan Lodi had been driven out by forces sent by Ibrahim Lodi.

When Babur arrives at Lahore, the Lodi army marches out and his army is routed.

In response, Babur burns Lahore for two days, then…