Babur vs Turenne

Babur led his army of about 12,000 men against the Delhi Sultanate army of Ibrahim Lodi, which numbered around 100,000. Using gunpowder weapons and innovative tactics, Babur defeated Lodi's forces. This victory established the Mughal Empire in India and marked the beginning of Mughal rule.

Babur defeated the Rajput confederation led by Rana Sanga of Mewar at Khanwa near Agra. The Rajput army was larger and included cavalry and war elephants. Babur's use of artillery and defensive tactics secured the victory. This battle consolidated Mughal control over northern India.

Babur ordered the construction of a mosque in Ayodhya, known as the Babri Masjid. The mosque was built on a site that Hindus believed was the birthplace of the god Rama. This act became a source of religious and political conflict in India for centuries, culminating in the mosque's demolition in 1992.

Babur defeated the combined forces of the Afghan confederation and the Sultan of Bengal at the Ghaghra River. This victory eliminated the last major Afghan resistance in northern India. It extended Mughal control over Bihar and parts of Bengal, further securing Babur's empire.

Turenne commanded French forces in the Valtellina during the Thirty Years' War. He captured several fortresses and secured the strategic pass for France, demonstrating his early military skill.

Turenne commanded the French army to victory over the Spanish at the Battle of the Dunes near Dunkirk. The victory led to the capture of Dunkirk and forced Spain to seek peace, ending the Franco-Spanish War.

Turenne led a French army across the Rhine in winter, surprising the Imperial forces. He defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Entzheim and later at Turckheim, securing French control of Alsace.

Turenne defeated the Spanish and Dutch forces at the Battle of Seneffe. The battle was costly but prevented the Allies from invading France. It demonstrated Turenne's tactical skill in defensive warfare.

Turenne was killed by a cannonball while reconnoitering enemy positions at the Battle of Sasbach. His death was a major loss for France. He was buried with honors in the Basilica of Saint-Denis.