Ustad Ali Quli

Ustad Ali Quli
BornOttoman Empire
AllegianceMughal Empire
CommandsArtillery of Babur's army
Battles / warsBattle of Panipat, Battle of Khanwa

Ustad Ali Quli was an Ottoman commander of the Mughal Empire. Under the reign of Babur, he commanded the artillery for his army. At the Battle of Panipat and Battle of Khanwa, he commanded his cannon batteries. His role in these battles as commander of the artillery was a vital one, as it was the rifleman and cannons under Mustafa Rumi and Ustad Ali Quli that won the day.