Mughal Empire - Study Mode

[#231] Babur was born in the year
Correct Answer

(A) 1483

Explanation

Solution: Babur (14 February 1483 – 26 December 1530), born Zahir ud-Din Muhammad, was the founder and first Emperor of the Mughal dynasty in India.

[#232] Babur came to India originally from
Correct Answer

(B) Ferghana

Explanation

Solution: Zahiruddin Muhammad was born on February 14, 1483 in the town of Andijan, in the Fergana Valley which is in modern Uzbekistan.

[#233] Babur (1526-1530 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?
Correct Answer

(A) Mughal

Explanation

Solution: The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur (reigned 1526–1530), a Central Asian ruler who was descended from the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur (the founder of the Timurid Empire) on his father's side and from Chagatai, the second son of the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan, on his mother's side.

[#234] Babur was succeeded to the Mughal throne by
Correct Answer

(C) Humayun

Explanation

Solution: Babur married several times. Notable among his sons are Humayun, Kamran Mirza and Hindal Mirza. Babur died in 1530 in Agra and was succeeded by Humayun.

[#235] The Mughal leader Babur originally invaded northern India
Correct Answer

(B) Because he was unable to achieve his ambitious goals in central Asia

Explanation

Solution: The Mughal leader Babur originally invaded northern India because he was unable to achieve his ambitious goals in central Asia.