Babur

founder of the Mughal Empire (1526–1530)
Person human Q797848
Babur
c.1650 · Public Domain · Wikimedia
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds

Babur

Summary

Babur is a human[1]. He was born in Andijan[2]. He was born on February 14, 1483[3]. He passed away in Agra[4]. He died on December 26, 1530[5]. He worked as a poet[6], autobiographer[7], monarch[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,704 views/month, #4,232 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Babur was born in Andijan[2].
  • Babur passed away in Agra[4].
  • Babur was born on February 14, 1483[3].
  • Babur died on December 26, 1530[5].
  • Babur is buried at Gardens of Babur[11].
  • Babur's father was Umar Shaikh Mirza II[12].
  • Babur's mother was Qutlugh Nigar Khanum[13].
  • Among Babur's spouses was Aisha Sultan Begum[14].
  • Babur was married to Mubarika Yusufzai[15].
  • Babur was married to Maham Begum[16].
  • Babur was married to Masuma Sultan Begum[17].
  • Among Babur's spouses was Zainab Sultan Begum[18].
  • A child of Babur was Mirza Hindal[19].
  • A child of Babur was Gulbadan Begum[20].
  • A child of Babur was Humayun[21].
  • A child of Babur was Kamran Mirza[22].
  • A child of Babur was Askari Mirza[23].
  • A child of Babur was Fakhr-un-Nissa[24].
  • Chagatai was Babur's native language[25].
  • Babur's professions included poet[6].
  • Babur's professions included autobiographer[7].
  • Babur worked as a monarch[8].
  • Babur's professions included writer[9].
  • Babur held the position of Mughal emperor[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Babur is Baburnama[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Babur's place of birth was Andijan[2]. He was born on February 14, 1483[3]. His father was Umar Shaikh Mirza II[12]. His mother was Qutlugh Nigar Khanum[13]. Chagatai was his native language[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], autobiographer[7], monarch[8], and writer[9]. Babur held the position of Mughal emperor[26].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Babur is Baburnama[27]. Things named for him include Babri Masjid[28], a destroyed mosque[29], in India[30], founded in 1528[31]; Mughal dynasty[32], a dynasty[33], in Mughal Empire[34], founded in 1526[35]; he[36], a missile model[37]; and Osh State Academic Uzbek Music and Drama Theater named after him[38], a theatre building[39], in Kyrgyzstan[40], founded in 1914[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Aisha Sultan Begum[14], a courtier[42], 1450–1600[43], of Mughal Empire[44]; Mubarika Yusufzai[15]; Maham Begum[16]; Masuma Sultan Begum[17]; and Zainab Sultan Begum[18]. Children include Mirza Hindal[19], 1519–1551[45]; Gulbadan Begum[20], a historian[46], 1523–1603[47], of Mughal Empire[48]; Humayun[21], a monarch[49], 1508–1556[50]; Kamran Mirza[22], a poet[51], 1512–1557[52], of Mughal Empire[53]; Askari Mirza[23], 1516–1557[54]; and Fakhr-un-Nissa[24], 1501–1501[55]. Babur's religion is recorded as Islam[56].

Death and Burial

Babur died on December 26, 1530[5]. He passed away in Agra[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[57]. He is buried at Gardens of him[11].

Why It Matters

Babur ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,704 views/month, #4,232 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Works attributed to him include Baburnama[60], a written work[61]. Entities named for him include Babri Masjid[28], a destroyed mosque[29], in India[30], founded in 1528[31]; Mughal dynasty[32], a dynasty[33], in Mughal Empire[34], founded in 1526[35]; he[36], a missile model[37]; and Osh State Academic Uzbek Music and Drama Theater named after him[38], a theatre building[39], in Kyrgyzstan[40], founded in 1914[41].

FAQs

Where was Babur born?

Babur was born in Andijan[2].

Where did Babur die?

Babur passed away in Agra[4].

Who were Babur's parents?

Babur's father was Umar Shaikh Mirza II[12]. Babur's mother was Qutlugh Nigar Khanum[13].

Who was Babur married to?

Babur's spouses include Aisha Sultan Begum[14], Mubarika Yusufzai[15], Maham Begum[16], and Masuma Sultan Begum[17].

What did Babur do for work?

Babur worked as poet[6], autobiographer[7], monarch[8], and writer[9].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [56] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [57] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [60] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [61] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

📑 Cite this page

Use these citations when quoting this entity in research, articles, AI prompts, or wherever provenance matters. We aggregate Wikidata + Wikipedia + authoritative open-data sources; the stitched, scored, cross-referenced view is what 4ort.xyz contributes.

APA 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). Babur. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/babur
MLA “Babur.” 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph, 4ort.xyz, 5 Oct. 2026, https://4ort.xyz/entity/babur.
BibTeX @misc{4ortxyz_babur_2026, author = {{4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph}}, title = {{Babur}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://4ort.xyz/entity/babur}, note = {Accessed: 2026-10-05}}
LLM prompt According to 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph (aggregator of Wikidata, Wikipedia, and authoritative open-data sources): Babur — https://4ort.xyz/entity/babur (retrieved 2026-10-05)

Canonical URL: https://4ort.xyz/entity/babur · Last refreshed:

Edit History

Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 18d ago · ~2026-50229-43 · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Manner of death → accidental death
    Cause of death → traffic collision
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1196]]: [[Q21142718]]"
  2. 7w ago · Tfmorris1 · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id → OL9422A
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P648]]: OL9422A"
  3. 10w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Belgian franc
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P11493]]: Q232415, Import ID Biblissima V2 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/74d891b831c|details]])"
  4. 12w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 1SfluL
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/40849|batch #40849]]: ZGBK ID"
  5. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 395322
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14536]]: 395322, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1782462304762"
  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Local thumb → —
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
Live feed via Wikidata EventStreams. New edits appear within minutes of being made on Wikidata.