Which factor played a major role in the Mughal Empire's rise to power in the 16th century?

Military power.

Explanation:

Babur conquered Delhi's Turkish Ghur'iat Sultanate in 1526 and imposed his rule over much of Northern India. The Empire he established was a complex, religiously tolerant society. It was also called the gunpowder empire because it was the use of cannons which have saved the day for Babur. however, it was the third emperor on the lineage, Akbar who was able to broaden the empire in all directions through warfare and diplomacy.

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