During his annexation of Afghanistan, who invited Babur to invade India?

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Daulat Khan. Babur was invited to India by Daulat Khan Lodi, who was the Governor of Lahore during the reign of Ibrahim Lodi, the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty. Between 1520 and 1524, Daulat Khan tried to strengthen his position in central Punjab. This raged Ibrahim Lodi and in order to teach him a lesson Ibrahim Lodi tried to recapture Punjab. Alarmed at his safety Daulat Khan Lodhi sent his son Dilawar Khan to Kabul to invite Babur to Ibrahim Lodhi. Accepting this invitation overthrow Babur reached Lahore in 1524 and met the force of Ibrahim Lodi under Behar Khan. Behar forces were defeated and Babur captured Lahore, Dipalpur and Jalandhar.

During his annexation of Afghanistan, who invited Babur to invade India?

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