1530 in India

In 1530, India was characterized by significant political and cultural transformations amidst the fragmentation of regional dynasties. The death of the prominent ruler, Babur, in December 1530, led to the succession of his son, Humayun, as the second Mughal Emperor. This transition marked a pivotal moment in the establishment of Mughal authority in northern India. Concurrently, the Deccan Sultanates, such as Bijapur and Golconda, were consolidating power, while the Vijayanagara Empire in the south flourished as a cultural and economic powerhouse. The period also witnessed the continued spread of Islam, artistic developments, and the interplay of various religious traditions, laying the groundwork for subsequent socio-political dynamics in the subcontinent.