Introduction

2022 is the History Extra Podcast's 15th birthday. To mark, we've asked 15 historians to nominate a figure from history who they think deserves their 15 minutes of fame. Professor Margaret McMillan nominates Baba, the 15th century founder of the Mughal Empire. Speaking with Matt Elton, she charts his successes and reveals how his diaries offer an unparalleled insight into leadership in the area.